Maintenance
Blade Tensioner
Maintenance
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5.7
Blade Tensioner
WARNING!
Before performing service near moving parts such as
blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to
the OFF (#0) position and remove the key. If the key is turned on and
moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
See Figure 5-5.
Add fluid such as Dexron III or Conoco MV32 to the tensioner assembly
as needed. To add fluid, remove the plug from the pump reservoir and turn the release
valve counterclockwise to open. Pry the assembly forward until the tensioner piston is
completely collapsed inside the housing. Fill the reservoir to 1/2” (12mm) from the top.
Replace the plug to the pump reservoir.
8.
FIG. 5-5
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Plug
Release Valve
Stop Plate
Pry piston housing
forward until piston is
completely inside housing