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Belt Replacement
If the drive belt need to be replaced, it is best to replace both belts
at the same time. Use only a factory-authorized belt as an “over- the-
counter” belt may not perform satisfactorily. The procedure requires
average mechanical ability and commonly available tools.
To replace the Drive and Reverse belts, follow these steps:
Make sure the tiller is on a flat surface, with the engine
turned off and the spark plug wire unplugged and
grounded to prevent unintended firing of the engine.
2.
removing the two ⁄-20 hex washer screws and one flat
washer. Lift the belt cover up and away from the tiller and
set in a safe location until reinstallation.
Hex Washer Screw
Hex
Washer
Screw
Flat Washer
Figure 7-1
Remove the four ⁄-20 hex washer screws that secure the pulley
shield to the frame as seen in Figure 7-2, and remove the pulley
shield and set aside in a safe location until reinstallation.
Figure 7-2
4. Remove the idler bracket extension spring from the idler
bracket using a pair of needle-nosed pliers. Grab the spring
by the end that hooks over the frame, pull it away from the
frame, then up and carefully relieve the tension of the spring.
Remove the
idler bracket
extension
spring
Drive Cable
Figure 7-3
5. Unhook the drive cable from the idler bracket. See Figure
6. Remove the belt from the transmission, engine and idler
pulleys.
7. Replace the old belt with a new belt. Make sure the belt is
installed into the pulleys closest to the tines/front of the
tiller.
8. Re-install the drive cable on the idler pulley.
9. Carefully re-install the idler bracket extension spring on the
idler bracket.
Reassemble the tiller in the reverse order in which it was
disassembled.
NOTE: When reinstalling the belt cover, be sure to engage the
bail and hold it so that the drive belt is tight before attempting to
reinstall the belt cover. This will enable the belt to fall under the
belt keeping mechanism built into the belt cover. Failure to do so
could damage the belt and/or belt cover.
Tines
The tines will wear with use and should be inspected at the
hours. The tines can be replaced. Refer to the Illustrated Parts List
manual for part numbers and ordering instructions.
Tine Inspection
With use, the tines will become shorter, narrower and pointed.
Badly worn tines will result in a loss of tilling depth, and reduced
effectiveness when chopping up and turning under organic matter.
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