Maintenance
Drive System
Maintenance
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SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE
DANGER!
Always shut off the engine and allow all moving
parts to come to a complete stop before removing any
guards or covers. Failure to do so will result in serious
injury.
4.1
Drive System
1.
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for engine maintenance recommen-
dations and instructions.
2.
Check the drive belt for wear every 8 hours of operation. Replace as necessary.
CAUTION!
Do not lift the engine by the carburetor when
replacing the drive belt. Damage to the engine may result.
3.
Over time, the drive belt will stretch. To tighten the belt, adjust the clutch turnbuckle. If no
more adjustment is available, replace the belt.
See Figure 4-1.
Loosen the jam nuts at the upper and lower rod ends (note the lower jam
nut has left-hand threads). Turn the clutch turnbuckle to the left as viewed to lengthen.
FIG. 4-1
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Lower rod end
(left-hand threads)
Upper rod end
(right-hand threads)
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Turn turnbuckle
to lengthen
