382506_A_HI
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Maintenance
INDIVIDUAL TINE REPLACEMENT
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Loosen the jam nut
then unscrew the tine
.
3. Replace the tine making sure to use the maximum amount of threads on the tine.
4. Use a torque wrench to tighten to 100 ft-lbs.
NOTE: Tines are a normal wear item and should be inspected regularly for signs of wear or damage.
ADJUSTING DRIVE BELT TENSION
1. The drive belt tension can be adjusted with the eyebolt that is connected to the spring. Loosen the
eyebolt with two 9/16” wrenches. Spin the forewardmost nut towards the eyebolt. Tighten the rearmost nut
to stretch the spring which will increase the belt tension. Tighten the forwardmost nut down once proper
tension is achieved.
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect the spark plug.
2. Slide the tine drive belt off of the engine pulley and tuck it back toward the rear of the machine
3.Using a 3/8” ratchet and 6” extension or 3/8” break-over bar, insert the end of the extension into the
square hole on the idler arm. Push counterclockwise to stretch the spring and free the belt from the idler
pulley.
4. Disconnect the spring from the eyebolt and slide the idler arm toward the engine.
5. Walk the worn out/damaged belt off of the engine and transmission pulley and remove from machine.
(Note how the belt is routed before complete removal for ease in Step 6).
6. Re-install the new belt (Note: twist drive, make sure the “V” side of the belt in seated into each pulley to
ensure proper operation).
7. Reconnect spring to eyebolt
8. Use square hole to stretch spring and set the belt back into the pivoted idler.
9. Re-install tine drive belt on engine pulley.
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REPRODUCTION