HONDA MK SG-2 - Manual (Page 41)

MK SG-2 Revision 11/01, Effective Date November 13, 2001 Page 41
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
17. V-Belt Inspection, Adjustment and Replacement:
In order to ensure the SG-2 operates at peak efficiency, the power transmission V-belt should be inspected
monthly and changed if any signs of damage and/or excessive wear is observed.
NOTE: 1. When a new belt is installed, it should be inspected and re-tensioned after the first forty-eight
(48) hours of operation.
(F)
Locate the Engine Mounting
Plate Bolts on both sides of the
SG-2
(G)
Loosen the Front Engine
Mounting Plate Bolts on both
sides of the SG-2 using a 9/16-
inch wrench
(D)
Inspect the V-belt for excessive
wear, cracks and cuts – if worn,
proceed to step F
(C)
Remove the Belt Guard
(B)
Locate and remove the Belt
Guard Retaining Screws using
a 9/16-wrench
(H)
Loosen the Rear Engine
Mounting Plate Bolts on both
sides of the SG-2 using a 9/16-
inch wrench
(I)
Locate the V-belt Adjusting
Screw Lock Nut inside the
Cutting Drum Well. Loosen the
nut using a 9/16-inch wrench
Belt Guard
Mounting Plate Bolts
(E)
Check V-belt for proper tension
if tension correct, go to step O
(proper tension is 1/2-inch
deflection of the belt)
Hold Cutting
Drum
Remove
Shaft
(A)
Remove the Cutting
Drum (See Cutting Drum
Change-out, Section 10)
Retaining Screws
Inspect
V-belt
Check Tension 1/2-
way between pulleys
Rotate counter-
clockwise to loosen
Rotate counter-
clockwise to loosen
Lock Nut Rotate counter-
clockwise to loosen