BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual
Part No 501551
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501551_A_HI
BLADE
DRIVE
AND
TENSION
NOTE
: The Blade Drive belt is under constant tension by the idler arm on the deck
DISCONNECT
spark plug wire before servicing unit.
1.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.
Loosen four screws (item 27) holding belt deck cover (item 29) and remove the cover.
3.
Examine condition of belt and amount of tension on belt.
4.
If the idler is not providing enough tension inspect the spring (item 50) attaching it to the spindle base. If not enough
tension is being put on the arm, replace the spring.
5.
Replace engine base door (item 29) and secure with screws removed earlier.
6.
Reconnect spark plug wire.
7.
Check belt tension by operating unit under conditions that caused belt slippage. If belt continues to slip it may require
replacement before operation can be continued.
BLADE
CLUTCH
ADJUSTMENT
DISCONNECT
spark plug wire before servicing unit.
If clutch continues to slip or squeal, do not operate equipment until adequate adjustment or repair has been
performed. Improper adjustment can cause clutch to overheat and slip, greatly reducing performance and clutch life.
NOTE
: See
Fig 11
for proper belt routing.
TRANSAXLE
DRIVE
BELT
REMOVAL
AND
REPLACEMENT
BLADE
DRIVE
BELT
REMOVAL
AND
REPLACEMENT
DISCONNECT
spark plug wire before servicing unit.
DISCONNECT
spark plug wire before servicing unit.
1.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.
As the clutch/brake wears or begins slipping or squealing, adjustment may be
required to maintain proper cable tension and clutch engagement. A properly
adjusted blade clutch should require 10 lbs. of force to depress the end of the
clutch lever. The blade clutch cable spring should stretch 1/4” to 3/8” (6.4-9.5
mm).
3.
Adjust cable tension by tightening or loosening cable adjustment nut on rear of
engine base (See
Fig. 8
). Be sure to leave enough slack in cable to allow
blade brake to engage.
4.
Reconnect spark plug wire.
Fig. 8
1.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.
Lift and support the rear of the unit to allow access to the underside
3.
Detach the spring (item 50) from the bracket (item 98) that is keeping
tension on the drive belt. (See
Fig. 9
)
4.
Walk the belt (item 121) off of the clutch (item 54) by slowly pulling the
engine over.
WARNING
: use caution not to pinch fingers between the
belt and clutch.
5.
Slip the belt off of the transaxle pulley.
6.
Replace the belt in reverse order.
NOTE
: make sure the belt is seated
properly in the clutch and transaxle and make sure that it does not bend
over the fan blades on the transaxle.
Fig. 9
NOT
FOR
REPRODUCTION
