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Servicing the Tiller
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WARNING
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned off
and cool, and spark plug
wire must be removed and
secured from spark plug
before checking and adjust-
ing engine or equipment.
CHANGE FORWARD/REVERSE BELTS
(See Figure 12 and 13)
1. Turn off engine. Engine must cool completely before
proceeding.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug.
3. Remove the upper and lower belt guards.
4. To remove the reverse drive belt:
a. Remove the reverse belt idler.
b. Slide the belt free of the reverse belt guides and
engine pulley.
c. Pull belt down and away from the transmission pulley.
5. To remove the forward drive belt:
a. Remove the two forward belt guide studs and
forward belt idler assembly.
b. Slide the belt free of the engine pulley.
c. Pull the belt down and away from the transmission
pulley.
6. To install the forward drive belt:
a. Insert the belt from underneath the unit and up
around the rearward portion on the engine pulley.
b. Place the lower loop of the belt around the rearward
portion of the transmission pulley.
c. Replace the two forward belt guide studs and
forward belt idler assembly.
7. To install the reverse drive belt;
a. Insert the belt from underneath the unit and up
around the reverse belt idler.
b. Place the lower loop of the belt around the forward
portion of the transmission pulley.
c. Replace the reverse belt idler into the reverse belt
idler bracket. The belt should not go around the
engine pulley. Be sure the belt is inside of the
reverse belt guide studs.
8. Check the belt tension. The belts should be loose with
the drive levers disengaged.
9. Replace the upper and lower belt guards.
10. Re-attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
ENGINE PULLEY
Forward Belt
Reverse Belt
TRANSMISSION
PULLEY
Reverse Belt Idler
Forward Belt Idler
Figure 13
wire
tab
The following information will help you make the necessary checks and perform the procedures required to follow the
normal care recommendations made for your tiller unit. If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these checks
and perform the required procedures for you.
11. Follow Operating Instructions - start the engine
and operate the forward and reverse drive lever to
check for proper function.
WARNING
The tines or wheels should not rotate with the engine run-
ning, the depth regulator set at transport height (lowest
height) and the drive lever not engaged.