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1.
Remove the belt cover and put the carrier in the dump position. (See page 16, How to operate
the carrier dump)
2.
Put the drive clutch lever in the (drive) [top side] position and adjust the distance between the
drive V-belt and the belt guide to a distance of 1/16-1/8 in.
3.
Return the carrier to its original position. (See page 16, How to operate the carrier dump)
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The belt guide should be positioned roughly 1/3 the distance to the engine pulley, as indicated by
the bold lines in the diagram above. When you put the drive clutch lever in the (stop) [down]
position, the V-belt becomes loosely held and should rise a little over the groove of the engine
pulley. The V-belt should also go over the top of the belt support.
Regarding long-term storage
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When removing fuel, work in a place that is well ventilated and nowhere near lit cigarettes, naked
flame or any sources of ignition. There is a danger of the machine catching fire. Please also
handle and dispose of removed fuel responsibly.
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Please store the machine upright and level on a hard flat surface.
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Please be sure to allow the engine and muffler time to cool down before you remove fuel from the
tank or put a dust cover over the machine.
1.
Switch off the engine. (See page 20, How to stop the
engine.)
2.
If you do not plan to use the machine for 30 days or more,
please remove fuel from the tank and carburetor to avoid
engine start-up and running problems caused by fuel
spoilage.
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To remove fuel from the fuel tank, remove the fuel filter
pot, use a suitable receptacle to catch fuel, turn the fuel
valve to the (ON) (open) position, remove fuel.
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To remove fuel from the fuel tank, remove the fuel filter
pot, suitably set down a receptacle to catch fuel, turn the
fuel valve to the (ON) (open) position, remove fuel.
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Remove the fuel from inside the carburetor by removing the attaching bolt from the float
chamber located underneath the engine.
3.
Please clean away any mud and debris from the machine body and crawlers.( When washing
the machine, do not allow water to contact the engine’s electrical components, the carburetor,
air filter, or muffler exhaust opening. Water contact can cause the engine to fail to start.)
4.
Use a cloth to wipe away any traces of oil from the outside of the engine and machine body.
5.
Replace engine oil. (See page 15, Engine oil inspection, replenishment and replacement)
6.
Be sure to clean each part sufficiently. Blow air into the recoil starter, air filter, carburetor, and
inside the belt cover to clean out accumulations of mud and dust. Clean any rust from
exposed parts and apply anti-corrosion paint.
If you continue to operate with accumulations of mud and dust inside the machine, the
clogged engine will overheat and burn, possibly resulting in a fire.
7.
Refuel and relubricate all parts that need fuel, oil, or grease. Have any defective parts
repaired.
NOTICE
DANGER
