9.Push the belt forward then down until it is looped over the lower pulley. See Fig. 7-2. Do not yet seat it in either of the lower pulley’s grooves.

NOTE: A blunt object, like a ruler, can help you push the belt downward if needed.

10.Move the top half of the belt up and over the rubber reverse disc, but do not seat it in either of the grooves in the top pulley.

11.Place the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL.

12.Move the top half of the belt into the HIGH Range groove, the groove closest to the engine, on the top pulley. See Fig. 7-5.

Drive

Belt

Figure 7-5

13.Move the bottom half of the belt into the HIGH Range groove of the lower pulley. If extra slack is needed, hold up Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever while moving the belt. Verify the belt is seated properly on the pulleys.

14.To move the belt to the Low Range position. See Changing Belt Speed in the Operation Section.

15.After installing the belt, check and adjust for correct belt tension as explained previously.

Reverse Disc

Follow these steps to replace the reverse disc. If your tiller has a Bumper Attachment mounted, it must be removed first.

1.Move Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL position.

2.Wedge a 5⁄16”-thick board between top of engine pulley and cast iron housing next to it. This immobilizes pulley. Avoid contacting reverse disc.

3.Use a 9⁄16” wrench to loosen the mounting bolt shown in Fig. 7-6. Remember to immobilize the pulley with the wood wedge while loosening the bolt. If necessary, pry the disc from the pulley with the tip of a screwdriver. Back the bolt out as far as possible. Then angle the disc a little to remove it. Bring the bolt and lockwasher along with the disc. Installing a new Reverse Disc.

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Mounting Bolt

Reverse Disc

Wood Wedge

Figure 7-6

4.Do steps 1-through-3,in the opposite order to install the new reverse disc.

5.Tighten the mounting bolt securely, and check for correct operation — see the Maintenance & Adjustments section.

Tines

Inspect the tines for wear or damage after every 30 operating hours. The rate of wear depends upon the hours of use and soil conditions. With use, the tines get shorter, narrower and more pointed. See Fig. 7-7.

WornNew

Figure 7-7

38Section 7— Service