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Revision Number-001 09-01-2019 - Present
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DRIVE BELT
To Adjust the Belt:
On new machines or after installing a new belt, check the belt tension after first 20 hours of
operation. Check and adjust the belt every 50 hours thereafter.
1.
Loosen the 2 screws on the belt guard (4 screws on box type), then remove the belt
guard, keeping the screw assemblies captured on the belt guard.
2. Loosen the 4 nuts which hold the engine to the engine mounting plate and the belt screw.
3.
Slide the engine backward (towards the handle) to tighten the belt, forward to loosen the
belt.
4.
Adjust the belt so that it deflects 1/2 inch (10–15mm) when pressed midway between the
belt pulleys.
5.
Then tighten the belt screw which prevents the engine from sliding forward.
6.
Make sure the clutch pulley and the exciter pulley are in alignment. Place a straight edge
against the exciter pulley and move the engine so that the two pulleys are parallel.
7. Retighten all nuts and screws to secure
The bearings in the exciter assembly are splash lubricated and rotate at very high speed. It
is crucial to maintain the exciter oil at the correct level and change it regularly.
Check exciter oil level every 50 hours of operation. (Use SAE-30W)
To Check Oil Level:
1.
Place plate on a flat level surface
2.
Remove the oil Filter Plug
EXCITER LUBRICATION
