Owner's Manual

Replacing the Belt

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Tools:

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Hex Wrench 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4”.

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1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and check that the engine has

stopped completely.

2. Remove the bolts holding the belt shroud in place and remove.

3. Loosen the engine bolts. (fig 2 , step 1)

4. Remove belt tension by turning the engine tensioner bolt

counterclockwise. (fig 2, step 2)

5. Push the engine away from the tow bar.

6. Replace belts

7. Apply tension to the belt by flexing the belt with the thumb at

approximately half the length between clutch and pulley. Belt shall not

deflect more than 1/2”.

8. Align belt with engine align bolt. Align with a flat straight bar touching

pulley lips. Avoid touching the clutch with the flat bar (fig 8-2).

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