CR POWER RAKE Owner’s Manual
Part No 350245
Form No F030515D
9
TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
NOTE
: Takes approx. 10 min. and requires 3/8" socket wrench with extension.
1.
Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2.
Remove six self-tapping screws (item 65) holding the belt guard (item 21 & 22) in place. Remove the guard.
3.
Remove the belt (item 9) by rotating the reel pulley (item 2) and walking it out of the groove. Discard old belt
4
. Install new belt using same procedure to walk the belt into the groove.
5.
With new belt installed, pull bail rod back to engaged position and measure extension of idler spring. Spring should stretch
1" to 1.25" (25-32 mm) with bail engaged. Adjust clutch cable as necessary to achieve this extension.
6.
Re-install the belt guard.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Abnormal vibration
Damaged or missing blades.
Loose handle bolts. Loose engine
bolts.
Stop work immediately. Replace any
damaged or missing blades. Tighten
all loose nuts and bolts.
Engine stalls or labors when
raking
Blades set too deep into ground.
Raise blades so that they just touch
the ground on a level surface.
Engine will not start
Throttle in off position.
Check choke position.
Out of gasoline or bad, old
gasoline.
Check gasoline.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Connect spark plug wire.
Gas valve off.
Turn on gas valve.
Dirty air cleaner.
Clean or replace air cleaner. Contact a
qualified service person.
Engine is locked, will not pull
over
Debris locked against reel, or drive
pulleys. Engine problem.
Pull spark plug wire and remove
debris. Contact an engine servicing
dealer for engine problems.
