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**DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OR IT WILL DAMAGE THE BEARINGS!!
**DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE PRODUCT IF THERE IS TOO MUCH FREE PLAY AS THIS
WILL DAMAGE THE BEARINGS!!
ADJUSTING THE BELTS
The belts will come adjusted from the factory. However, it may be necessary to adjust the
pulleys from time to time. The belts must be well aligned onto the pulleys otherwise they
may start to rube and chafe, which will result in shortened belt life.
How tight should the belt be?
If the belt is skipping or jumping on the pulley teeth, this is too loose and may be
harmful.
If the belt is making a humming sound when the wheel is turning, this is too tight
and may cause the belt to snap.
The correct tension is achieved by adjusting the belt from its loose position to when
it becomes lightly tense.
To Tighten the Belts:
1.) Remove the rear mud guard.
2.) Rotate the rear wheel to assess the alignment of the belts.
Adjust the Two Primary Belts First:
3.) Loosen the tensioned lock nut on the cam slotted plate (Fig.
16).
4.) Rotate the bush until the correction tension is achieved,
making sure to turn the wheel in the direction of use to ensure
bush is correctly seated and aligned. Both belts are adjusted at
the same time. Tighten bolt again ensuring position of bush is
maintained.
Adjust the Large Belt Now:
5.) Turn the scooter onto its left side.
6.) With both spanner and Allen key, adjust the tension (Fig. 17).
7.) Ensure that the lock nut is securely fastened against the plate. If this is not done
correctly, the belt will loosen immediately and there is a possibility of loosing the tension
bolt.
