Part No 510267
Form No F070506A
12
HW Owner’s Manual
BELT REPLACEMENT continued
Drive Belt
Tools required: 3/8 inch socket, 1/2 inch socket, 3/8" torque wrench.
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above to remove the blade drive belt.
2. Set the unit on its side to allow access to both pulley and the blade.
Note: When tipping the unit on its side, keep the air cleaner side of
engine up. Be sure the gas is drained out to prevent from spilling before
tipping the unit on its side. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees
and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time.
3. Swing over the drive belt idler to release tension on drive belt then
remove it (fig. 9).
4. Install the new belt (fig. 10).
Note: Use only O.E.M. approved belt for this machine - B.G.I. Part no.
510138.
5. Set the unit back down.
6. Follow steps 6 through 8 on previous section to reinstall the blade
belt.
SELF PROPELLED DRIVE ADJUSTMENT
Tools required: two 1/2 wrenches.
As the clutch wears, adjustments may be required to maintain proper
control cable tension, and clutch engagement (fig. 11). If the clutch begins
slipping or squealing during normal operation it may require an adjustment
to increase the clutch cable tension. A properly adjusted drive clutch
should require a minimum of 3/8" of spring stretch when drive lever is
engaged (fig. 12). Adjust by tightening or by loosening clutch cable
adjusting nut as required, located at the clutch lever (fig. 12). If further
adjustment is required, primary adjuster is located at the underneath the
engine base (fig. 13). Replacement of cable may be necessary if
adjustment will not allow for proper drive clutch engagement.
WARNING
: If the drive clutch begins to squeal or slip, do not continue
to operate your unit until adequate adjustment or repair has been
performed. Improper adjustment can cause drive clutch to slip and
overheat, greatly reducing machine performance and transmission life.
Fig. 12
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 13
Adjuster
3/8” stretch when
engaged
