DR PILOT XT, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
Figure 41
Note: Another way to quickly tell what direction the Belt should be assembled
is to see what direction the “V” shaped opening is pointing. The “V”
is pointing right when viewed from the left side of the machine.
4. Cut the old Belt to be replaced using Diagonal Cutters or equivalent
and remove Belt from the Pulleys.
Note: You may want to practice assembling the Linked Belt out of the
machine before it is in placed inside where there is limited access. See
the following section “Assembling the Belt Links”.
5. Before connecting the belt into a loop, route the belt around the pulley
under the engine. Make sure the black arrow marked on the belt is
pointing left when viewed from the left side of the machine.
6. Assemble the belt links together to form a continuous belt.
7. Roll the belt over the Pulley as you turn the Pulley until the Belt falls fully into the groove of the Pulley. Check that the Belt
is seated in the groves of the Drive and Impeller P
ulley’s
8. Replace the Belt Cover and the two Bolts using a 1/2 ” wrench.
Belt Direction
Belt
Pulley