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Routine Maintenance
NOTE –
NEITHER CLUTCHES OR BRAKE SHOULD OPERATE WITH THE CONTROLS IN THE
OFF POSITION.
NOTE –
ENSURE THE LOCK NUTS ARE TIGHT AND SECURE AND CHECK OPERATION IS
SATISFACTORY BEFORE REPLACING THE CLUTCH COVER AND SCREWS.
Storage
CYLINDER CLUTCH
The Cylinder drive belts are shown in the image opposite. There are
special Cotton covered Kevlar cored V belts fitted in pairs and are
designed for clutching applications. The cylinder clutch pulley moves into
tension the belt via a control cable. The tension in the cable can be
adjusted.
Under tensioning this belt will lead to slip and cause rapid wear. Over
tensioning will put excessive strain on the belt and bearings.
CABLE ADJUSMENT
Over time the cables that operate the clutch pulleys and the brake will
need adjusting. This adjustment can be carried out at either end of the
cables [10mm spanner]
The machine should always be kept in a clean dry place, free from condensation. After use ensure that the machine is
thoroughly clean, dry and free from grass and mud. Before off season storage smear a thin layer of grease on to the
cutter blades and the shear blade.
Under no circumstances must the machine be steam cleaned as this may remove grease from the pre packed bearings.
Because of the nature of lead free petrol we recommend that if the machine is being left unused for more than 2 weeks the
carburettor is run dry. Allow the engine to run out of fuel with the fuel tap switched off.
Cylinder
clutch
SP20038_REV0
OCTOBER 2017
