Swisher WB11542F - Manual (Page 8)

WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
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Stop engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark
plug.
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Remove belt cover.
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Remove Blade Drive Belt, (See “Blade Drive Belt replacement”)
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Locate belt guide for wheel drive belt and loosen.
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Remove wheel drive belt.
INSTALLATION
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Install belt as shown.
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Adjust belt guide snug against motor pulley and back off ? ”.
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Tighten belt guide hardware.
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Install Blade Drive Belt (see “Blade Drive Belt installation”).
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Install belt cover and tighten hardware.
WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment may be necessary if the unit does not stay in position on a hill with the
operator bails released, or if the brake drags while in neutral with the “GROUND
CONTROL” bail engaged.
PROCEDURE
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Stop engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark
plug.
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Release “GROUND CONTROL” bail.
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Adjust nuts forward or backward. When the “GROUND CONTROL” bail is
disengaged there should be constant tension on the brake arm.
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All tension should be off brake arm when “GROUND CONTROL” bail is
engaged.
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Tighten adjustment nut when finished and re-attach spring, if necessary.
WHEEL DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment may be necessary if loss of traction occurs due to belt slippage.
PROCEDURE
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Adjust “GROUND CONTROL” cable in or out to achieve maximum traction.
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Too much tension will not allow the “GROUND CONTROL” bail to fully
activate.
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Too little tension will allow the belt to slip, resulting in loss of traction.
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“GROUND CONTROL” bail should fully close against handlebars when
functioning properly.
Adjust Nuts
Check for loosened bolts, nuts,
springs, etc. often. Replace
filters, spark plugs as needed.
Keep blades in good working
order.