
Changing Belt From Low Range to High Range
1.To avoid personal injury, shut off the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, then disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move the wire away from the spark plug before making any adjustments. Wait for the engine and muffler to cool down.
2.Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL.
warning! The HIGH speed belt range position combined with a FAST wheel speed setting propels the tiller at the fastest pace. Reduce the engine throttle speed when starting out to help avoid personal injury or property damage if using this speed combination.
3.Kneel on the left side of tiller. To create belt slack, reach over to the right side of the pulleys and push in at the center of the belt with a finger. At the same time, use your left hand to work the belt
Belt
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4.Go to the other side of the tiller to finish seating the belt onto the pulley groove.
5.Working from the left side of the tiller, work the belt as much as possible onto the
Top-Front
Belt
Figure
6.Finish seating the belt from the right side of the tiller.
NOTE: Proper belt tension is important for good performance. See the Maintenance & Adjustment Section for instructions on adjusting belt tension.
NOTE: If extra belt slack is needed to move the belt, just raise the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever up into REVERSE. This lowers the engine pulley, and creates more slack.
7.Check both sides of the high range pulley grooves to verify that the belt is properly seated.
Changing Belt From High Range to Low Range
1.To avoid personal injury, shut off the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, then disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move the wire away from spark plug before making any adjustments. Let engine and muffler cool.
2.Move the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL.
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