19
Jr.
Sodcutter
DRIVE WHEEL CHAIN SPROCKET SHAFT
1. Follow steps 1 thru 7 in drive chain removal
section.
2. Remove master link and remove chain from top
sprocket.
3. Remove both drive wheels and axle keys.
4. Remove seal in case and snap ring retaining
bearing in case.
5. Install axle nut on end of shaft, opposite the side
of snap ring previously removed.
6. Using a soft hammer (lead, brass, etc.), drive
shaft out of case. Sprocket can now be removed
by lifting up on chain.
7. Top sprocket and chain should be checked for
wear and replaced if necessary.
8. Reassemble in reverse procedure using new
seals and gaskets.
BRAKE BAND REPLACEMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove belt guard.
2. Remove old brake band.
Retain all hardware.
3. Install new brake band with the large loop and
hardware at the lower mounting point (on guard
support rod).
4. Loosen the lock nut and the adjustment screw
on the new brake band. Engage the red Clutch
Control lever and tighten the adjustment screw
until the brake band is pulled snug against
the belt. (See Brake Band Adjustment, pg. 5)
Tighten the lock nut on brake adjustment screw.
Make a test run. Stop engine and re-adjust
brake band if necessary.
5. Re-install belt guard using original hardware.
NOTE:
Make sure that cotter pin does not interfere
with drive belt.
Routine brake band adjustment is necessary as the
band and belt wear.
If brake band is not correctly attached to clutch
control link, idler arm will rotate backward away from
belt and no drive will occur.
Brake Band
Lock Nut
Adjusting Screw
Guard Support Rod
MAINTENANCE
