9. The hood is now ready to be lifted forward.
Depress the control levers fully for ward.
With one hand guide the levers through
the opening, being careful not to damage
the electrical wiring, while with the other
hand, lift the hood for ward by the back of
the seat. The hood will rest in the fully
open position while the necessar y main-
tenance is per formed on the machine.
Weight Removal:
It may be necessar y to remove the side
weights to per form routine maintenance.
On
propane
powered
machines
-
oil
changes and belt tightening. On electrical
machines - belt tightening.
To remove side weights:
1. Open the hood per the hood opening
procedure.
2. Remove the tie-down brackets.
3. Now use the allen wrench to remove
the socket head bolts holding the
weights in place.
4.
CAUTION:
use proper lifting techniques.
These weights are heavy (45 to 75 lbs.)
and should only be lifted by a person
that can safely lift this much weight.
Drive Belt Tightening
:
It may be necessar y to tighten the drive
belt. If, when removing flooring, the belt
slips, it will require tightening.
To tighten the drive belt:
1. Open the hood per the hood opening
procedure.
2.
Remove
the
side
weights
per
the
weight removal procedure.
3. Loosen the four bolts that secure the
motor to the frame.
4. Use a ratchet tie down strap around
the motor and the oil tank to apply
tension on the belt.
5. Do not over-tighten the drive belt, an
over-tightened drive belt may cause
premature failure of the motor and
pump bearings.
6.
The
belt
should
be
tightened
just
enough to stop belt slippage when
removing flooring.
7. Tighten the 4 bolts and replace weights
and secure hood.
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