Carlton SP8018 TRX, Owner'S Manual, Page: 52 / 101

SP8018 TRX SERVICING BELTS
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Replacing Engine Belt
SAFETY
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NEVER SERVICE A MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. TURN ENGINE OFF THEN REMOVE
IGNITION KEY AND DISCONNECT POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO AVOID
STARTING MACHINE ACCIDENTALLY.
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THE CLUTCH MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE TURNING ENGINE ON/OFF
AND BEFORE SERVICING A MACHINE. OTHERWISE SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY COULD OCCUR AS WELL AS MACHINE DAMAGE.
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ALL MACHINE PARTS MUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND HAVE
TIME TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE SERVICING A MACHINE OR
SEVERE INJURY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY SERIOUS BURNS AND/OR
DISMEMBERMENT.
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PLACE THE CUTTER WHEEL ON THE GROUND WHEN PERFORMING
SERVICE ON A MACHINE.
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Remove engine belt guard cover, by
removing the nine bolts that hold it on.
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Make sure the clutch has been
disengaged. NEVER SERVICE A
MACHINE WITH THE CLUTCH
ENGAGED SEVER INJURY COULD
OCCUR.
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Loosen both outside jam nuts on the
engine slide adjustment. Push engine
back toward the cutter wheel to loosen
belt. Try to loosen each jam nut equal
amounts.
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When belt is loose, remove it and
replace with a new belt.
LOOSEN JAM NUTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENGINE
SLIDE ASSEMBLY – MOVE ENGINE BACK