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_ efore inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
cometo a complete stop,disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personal injury or propertydamage.
FORWARD CLUTCH
BAIL ADJUSTMENT
If the ForwardClutch Bail doesnot func-
tion properly, first checkthat the forward
drive belt is adjusted properly (see
Checkingand Adjusting Forward Drive
Belt Tension). If this fails to correct the
problem, contact the factory Technical
ServiceDepartment or your authorized
dealerfor serviceadvice.
CHECKINGANDADJUSTING
REVERSEDRIVE BELTTENSION
(Models 12209112210 only)
It is important to maintain correct tension
on the reversedrive belt. A loosebeltwill
causethetines and wheelsto slow down-
or stop completely - eventhough the
engine is running at full speed.
Whencheckingbelt tension, also check
the belt for cracks,cuts or frayed edges
and replaceit assoon as possible.
•Checkbelttension after the first two
hours of break-in operationand after
every 10 operating hours.
To CheckReverseBeltTension:
I. Stop engine,waitfor all parts to stop
moving and disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Removescrew in plastic belt cover and
slide beltcover (which is attachedto for-
ward clutch cable)out of the way.
3. Havean assistantpull the Reverse
ClutchControl knoball theway out and
hold it in that position. Measurethe
lengthof the cablewire betweenthe end
of thethreaded cableadjuster (A, Figure5-
5) andthe end of the z-fitting (B) to which
the cablewire is attached.
4. Thebelttension is ideal if the cablewire
lengthmeasuresbetweenI18"to I/4". If it
is lessthan 118"(andifthere is noreverse
actionwhen thetiller is running), then
makethefollowing adjustments.
NOTE:If the length is morethan I14", no
adjustment isneeded--as long asthe
reverseactionfunctions properly.
5. Releasethe ReverseClutch Control
knob.and then unthreadthe innerjam nut
(C,Figure5-6) one to two turns. Pull the
threadedcableadjuster (A, Figure5-6) to
the left until the innerjam nut (C)touches
the bracket.
6. Preventthe innerjam nut (C)from
turning and tighten the outerjam nut (D)
against the bracket. Preventtheouterjam
nut (D) from turning and tighten the inner
jam nut (C)against the bracket,
7. Measurethe gap by repeatingStep3.
Readjustas neededby repeatingSteps5
and 6.
8. Reinstallthe belt cover.
Figure5.5: Measure cable wire lengthto
checkfor correctreverse belt tension,
Figure5-6: Move threaded
adjuster (A) toleft toincrease
belt tension.
ReplacementBeltInformation
If the drive belt needsto be replaced,see
your localauthorized dealeror refer to the
Parts List for ordering information. Use
only a factory-authorized beltas an "over-
the-counter" belt may not perform satis-
factorily. Theprocedure requiresaverage
mechanicalability and commonly available
tools.
ENGINECLEANING
Keepingthe engine cleanwill help to
ensuresmooth operationand prevent
damagefrom overheating. Referto the
EngineOwner's Manualfor engine
cleaningservice intervalsand instructions.
Besurethat the muffler is cool beforeser-
vicing theengine.
AIR CLEANER SERVICE
Theair cleanerfilters dirt and dust out of
the air beforeit enters the carburetor.
Operatingthe enginewith a dirty, clogged
air filter cancause poor performanceand
damageto theengine. Neveroperatethe
engine without the air cleanerinstalled.
Inspectand servicethe air cleanermore
often if operating in very dusty or dirty
conditions. Referto the EngineOwner's
Manualfor air cleanerservice intervals
and instructions.
ENGINEOILSERVICE
Checkthe engine oil levelbeforeeachuse
and after every 5 hours of continuous
operation. Runningthe enginewhen it is
lowon oil will quickly ruin the engine.
It is recommendedthat you changethe
motor oil after every I0 hours of operation
and evensoonerwhen operating in
extremely dirty or dusty conditions. Refer
to the EngineOwner's Manualfor detailed
service instructions.
A. To ChecktheEngineOil Level:
I. Parkthetiller on a levelareaand shut
off the engine.
2. Levelthe engine (usethe DepthRegu-
lator Leverto adjust the engineangle).
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