1. P ark the mac hine on a lev el surface , shift into
Neutral, set the parking brak e , tur n the ignition
off , and remo v e the k ey .
2. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod.
3. R otate and inspect the belt ( Figure 52 ) for
ex cessi v e w ear or damag e . R e place the belt if
necessar y .
Figure 52
1. Drive belt 3. Secondary clutch
2. Primary clutch
Replacing the Drive Belt
1. R otate and route the belt o v er the secondar y
clutc h ( Figure 52 ).
2. R emo v e the belt from the primar y clutc h
( Figure 52 ).
3. T o re place the belt, rev erse the procedure .
Adjusting the Starter
Generator Belt
Chec k the tension of the star ter g enerator belt after
the first da y of operation and ev er y 200 operating
hours thereafter .
1. P ark the mac hine on a lev el surface , set the
parking brak e , tur n the ignition off , and
remo v e the k ey .
2. Loosen the star ter g enerator pi v ot bolt
( Figure 53 ).
Figure 53
1. Generator pivot bolt 2. Adjusting carriage bolt
3. W edg e a pr y bar betw een the engine mount
and star ter . Loosen the n ut on the adjusting
car riag e bolt ( Figure 53 ).
4. Tilt the star ter in the slot until the belt flex es
1/4 inc h (6 mm) with 10 lb (44.5 N) of force .
5. Tighten the car riag e bolt n ut and remo v e the
pr y bar . Tighten the star ter g enerator pi v ot
bolt ( Figure 53 ).
Cleaning
Washing the Vehicle
T he v ehicle should be w ashed as needed. Use
w ater alone or with a mild deterg ent. A rag ma y
be used, ho w ev er the hood will loose some of its
luster .
Important: Pr essuriz ed w ater is not
r ecommended when w ashing the machine.
It may dama ge the electrical system, loosen
impor tant decals, or w ash a w ay necessar y
g r ease at friction points. A v oid ex cessi v e use
of w ater , especiall y near the contr ol panel,
engine, and batter y .
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