16
Jr.
Sodcutter
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove shield on left side of unit.
2. Remove nut securing brake band to clutch
control rod.
3. Remove cotter pin on outside of guard support
rod and move brake band over to nut on rod.
4. Loosen two bolts
A
securing belt guide to
provide clearance when removing belt.
5. Remove belt from engine pulley. To do this,
loosen upper and lower belt guards, or remove
the engine pulley.
6. Install new belt in reverse procedure. Route the
belt as shown.
7. Adjust belt and brake band. See Adjustment
Section.
BLADE SHARPENING
Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment
when sharpening blades.
1. Hand file bottom blade at 45
O
angle until no flat
remains.
2. To keep cutting edge less than 1/16" (1.5mm)
on 45
O
angle, grind milled surface back at 15
O
to
less than 1/16"(1.5mm).
3. Hand file side blades at 45
O
until no flat remains.
4. To keep cutting edge less than 1/16"(1.5mm) on
45
O
angle, grind milled surface back at 15
O
to
less than 1/16"(1.5mm).
