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SECTION CHECKLIST
Check Forward Belt Tension
Change Forward/Reverse Belt
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase
Check Tiller Transmission Grease
Check Tire Pressure
Lubrication
Engine Maintenance
Clean Tine Axle Shaft
Prepare for Storage
Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule
CHECK FORWARD BELT TENSION
Forward belt tension may decrease over time. It must be
adjusted within the first half hour of operation, and
checked after every two hours of operation. Proper
adjustment will assure long belt life. Too much or too
little belt tension will cause premature belt failure. To
check and adjust the forward belt tension:
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
3. With drive control levers in neutral position, measure
length of spring when compressed.
4. Pull down on drive control levers and remeasure
length of spring when stretched out. Ideal length
would be 1/4" longer.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug
wire must be removed from spark plug before checking
and adjusting engine or equipment.
1"
1-1/4"
CAUTION
Check forward belt tension regularly. Too much or too
little tension will cause premature belt failure.
Maintenance and Storage
