Maintenance
Blade Tensioner
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Maintenance
5.7
Blade Tensioner
WARNING!
Before performing service near moving parts such as
blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to
the OFF (#0) position and remove the key. If the key is turned on and
moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
See Figure 5-5. LT70 Rev. B6.05+/LT70 Super Rev. A4.01+:
Add fluid such as Dexron
III or Conoco MV32 to the tensioner assembly as needed. To add fluid, remove the plug
from the pump reservoir and turn the release valve counterclockwise to open. Pry the
assembly forward until the tensioner piston is completely collapsed inside the housing.
Fill the reservoir to 1/2” (12mm) from the top. Replace the plug to the pump reservoir.
See Figure 5-6. LT70 Rev. B4.08 - B6.04/LT70 Super Rev. A1.00 - A4.00:
Add fluid
such as Dexron III or Conoco MV32 to the tensioner assembly as needed. To add fluid,
lower the release valve handle and turn the check valve clockwise to open. Remove the
plug from the pump reservoir. Place the tensioner handle between the end of the piston
housing and bracket and pry the assembly forward until the tensioner piston is completely
FIG. 5-5 (LT70 REV. B6.05+/LT70 SUPER REV. A4.01+)
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Plug
Release Valve
Stop Plate
Pry piston housing
forward until piston is
completely inside housing
