BlueBird S530B_968999683 - Manual (Page 23)

BLUEBIRD -23
Engine
Follow the engine manufacturers maintenance
instructions. Should any malfunction occur with
the engine during the warranty period, take it to an
Authorized Service Dealer. DO NOT tear down the
engine, as this may void the engine manufacturer’s
Warranty.
NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturer’s Owners Manual
for all engine service information.
Drive Train
Engine - removal and replacement
Remove weights for access. 1.
Remove drive guard. 2.
Remove V-Belt. 3.
Remove engine bolts. 4.
Lift engine from unit. 5.
NOTE: Model 742 aerators equipped with optional
Honda engines have two (2) pairs of shim plates
under the engine.
Remove and retain V-pulley and key. 6.
Replacement procedure opposite of removal. 7.
Adjust drive belt and align V-pulley, see following 8.
section.
Drive Belt Replacement and Adjustment
Turn off engine and remove the drive guard cover. 1.
Remove V-belt. 2.
Inspect condition of V-pulleys and replace if 3.
necessary.
Check V-pulley alignment by looking down the
4.
belt with clutch engaged. Be sure both V-pulleys
are directly in line with each other. Correct their
alignment if not.
Install new belt over small V-pulley first, then over
5.
the large V-pulley.
Insure V-belt is inside both keeper arms.
6.
Check that the V-belt clears the top belt keeper 7.
arm when idler is pulled tight. Check that the
aerator rolls freely (with handle folded on Models
424 and 530), with the belt slack. Adjust the
keeper, or clutch cable length if necessary.
For clutch adjustments refer to next section
8.
(Clutch Cable Removal and Replacement).
Replace drive guard.
9.
8060-010
1. Small pulley
2. Belt keeper
3. Large pulley
Replace belt on small pulley first
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MAIntenAnCe AnD seRVICe
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Many parts, including the drive belt on your
aerator, are made specifically for BlueBird to
give many hours of use. Replace all parts with
genuine BlueBird parts to obtain maximum
performance and unit life.