PAGE 28 — JTNSW20-24HTCSL SERIES RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (3/24/16)
CHECKING THE DRIVE BELT
The drive belt needs to be replaced as soon as it starts to
show signs of wear.
NEVER
use a defective drive belt under
any circumstances. Indications of excessive belt wear are
fraying, squealing when in use, a belt that emit smoke or
a burning rubber smell when in use.
Under normal operating conditions, a drive belt may last
approximately 6 months. If your trowel is not reaching this
kind of life span for drive belt wear, check the drive belt for
proper pulley alignment and spacing.
BELT GUARD REMOVAL
1. To gain access to the drive belts for inspection,
remove the 3 screws that secure the drive belt guard
(Figure 21) to the frame.
Figure 21. Drive Belt Guard Removal
REMOVE
DRIVE BELT
GUARD
REMOVE
DRIVE BELT
GUARD
SCREWS (3)
V-BELTS (2)
2. Once the belt guard has been removed visually inspect
both drive belts (Figure 22) for signs of damage or
excessive wear. If either drive belt is worn or damaged,
replace both drive belts.
Figure 22. Drive Belt Inspection
3. Check to ensure that the each belt is tensioned
correctly.
4. Finally make sure that the lower drive pulley is aligned
properly.
GLAZED
OIL SOAKED
BROKEN
CORD FAILURE
CRACKS
MISSING RUBBER
SIDEWALL
WEAR
WORN BACK
COVER
WARNING
DO NOT
attempt to insert hands or tools
into the belt area while the engine is
running.
NEVER
run the engine with the
safety guards removed. Keep fingers,
hands, hair and clothing away from all
moving parts to prevent bodily injury.
WARNING
DO NOT
remove the drive belt guard
cover until the muffler has cooled. Allow
the entire trowel to cool down before
performing this procedure.
MAINTENANCE
