Instructions / Assembly

Owner’s Manual for Powerwagon 23

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Figure 4-7. Wheel Retaining Ring

3. Align groove in tire hub to key and slide tire onto

axle.

4. Install washer and tire retaining ring.

Removing and Replacing Belt

1. See Removing and Replacing Front Tires. Per-

form steps 1 and 2 to remove front wheels.

2. Tip bed forward for better access.

3. See Figure 4-8. Remove 12 (six per side) skid

plate bolts (A).

Figure 4-8. Skid Plate Bolt Locations

4. Remove skid plate (B).

5. See Figure 4-9. Remove belt (C) from the idler/

tensioner (D) and transaxle pulleys (E).

Figure 4-9. Belt and Pulley System

6. See Figure 4-10. Install new belt. Route belt

between idler/tensioner pulleys using belt guides

(F).

Figure 4-10. Belt Guides

7. Install skid plate. Verify belt is on inside of all belt

guides.

8. Install wheels. Verify key is in position on transaxle

shafts.

Checking and Adjusting Brakes

Brakes are adjusted at the factory, but may need adjust-

ment over time. Brakes can be adjusted at the brake arm

adjustment nut and the brake cable jam nuts.

Checking Brakes

1. Place unit on a firm, level surface. Set parking

brake.

2. Set shift lever to neutral.

3. Roll machine to test brakes. If unit moves, brakes

must be adjusted. If unit doesn’t move, brakes are

properly adjusted.

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WARNING

Accidental start-up. Disconnect negative battery

terminal before servicing to prevent accidental engine

rotation. Failure to do so could result in death or

serious injury.

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