Part No. 382513
382513_B_HI
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Maintenance
ADJUSTING BELT TENSION
1. Loosen the mounting bolts for the engine and then slide it to apply or relieve tension on the belt.
Note: Sliding the engine forward (away from the operator) increases belt tension. Sliding the engine rear
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ward (towards the operator) relieves tension. Check and adjust belt tension after the first 10 hours of use.
REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT
1. Lower the tines on the PL1801 unit and remove its hood. Use your hands to pull down on the rubber
latches (4 latches total; 2 in the rear of machine, 1 on each side of machine). See
Figure C
for latched posi
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tion and
Figure D
for unlatched position.
Figure C
Figure D
2. Locate the wave spring attached to the tineshaft and inner pillow block bearing. See Figure E. Loosen
the set screws with an 1/8” Allen wrench. Compress the wave spring by pressing against the end plate on
the tinshaft. Once the wave spring is compressed, re-tighten the set screws. This will allow you to more
easily move the tineshaft to remove the old or worn drive belt. See Figure F.
Note: If set-screws are missing, use a 0.250”-28 sized bolt.
Figure E
Figure F
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FOR
REPRODUCTION
