Figure 4.2
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
Maintenance Procedures
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that your Industrial
Power Blower operates as efficiently and trouble-free as possible. By following the instructions in this
section you will be providing the maintenance needed to achieve this goal.
BELT ADJUSTMENT
The blower drive belt has been adjusted at the factory prior to delivery. However,
the belt should be inspected and checked after the initial three (3) hours of
operation as it may require re-tightening due to belt stretch. It should be inspected
after every 25 hours of operating time.
Operating the blower with a loose belt will cause excessive wear and reduce
performance. Follow the procedures listed to properly adjust the drive belt.
1. Remove the eight bolts holding the front grill in place and remove the grill.
(
Figure 4.1
)
2. Loosen the four front engine mount bolts.
(
Figure 4.2
)
3. Use a lever to pry or push the engine
downward to tighten the belt (s). (
Figure 4.3
)
The belt(s) should be snug and have very
little play. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BELT(S).
4. Tighten the front engine mount bolts. On
the Honda 13 HP models the rear mounting
studs must also be tightened.
5. Re-install the front grill and test the blower.
BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the eight bolts holding the front grill in place and remove the grill.
(
Figure 4.1
)
2. Loosen the four front engine mount bolts.
3. Pry the engine up to loosen and remove the belt(s). (
Figure 4.4
)
4. Use a lever to pry or push the engine downward to tighten the belt (s). The belt(s) should be snug
and have very little play. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BELT (S).
5. Tighten the front engine mount bolts.
6. Re-install the front grill and test the blower.
Figure 4.1
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