Poulan 164778 - Manual (Page 14)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
T I N E O P E R A T i O M CHECK (See Fig. 19)
WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug to prevent starting
while checking tine operation.
For propertine operation, forward tine control lever must be
against control body and all stack removed from inner wire
of control cable when control is in the “OFF” (up) position.
If lever and cable are loose, loosen cable clip at lower end
of cable. Pull up on cable to remove slack, without
extending spring on end of cable, and retighten cable clip.
FINAL CHECK “OFF” POSITION
• With tine control “OFF” (up), push down on handle to
raise tines off the ground.
«• Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines.
Tines should not rotate.
• If tines rotate, inner wire of control cable is too tight
which is extending lower spring and engaging tines.
Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough
to relieve spring tension. Tighten cable clip.
® Recheck in “OFF” position and adjust if necessary.
FINAL CHECK “ON” POSITION
« With tine control “ON" (held down to handle) push down
on handle to raise tines off the ground.
» Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines.
Tines should rotate forward,
• If tines do not rotate, inner wire of control cable is too
loose. Loosen cable clip and pull cable up to remove
slack and retighten clip.
• Recheck in “ON” position and adjust if necessary,
NOTE: if “ON” position check required adjustment, re­
check “OFF" position adjustment to insure tines do not
rotate when control is “OFF” (up).
TO REI^OVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20)
» Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt
guard.
« Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of
tine shield.
* Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
« Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be
sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine
shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely.
TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs. 21 and 22)
Replace V-belis if they have stretched considerably or if
they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V-
belts - forward (inside) and reverse (outside).
Belt guard must be removed to service belts. See “TO
REMOVE BELT GUARD” in this section of manual.
NOTE: Observe carefully routing of both belts and location
of all belt guides before removing belts.
BELT REMOVAL
“ Remove reverse idler pulley from idler arm.
« Remove reverse (outside) V-be!i.
® Remove forward (inside) V-belt from transmission pul­
ley first and then from engine pulley.
BELT REPLACEMENT
® Instaff new forward (inside) V-belt to engine pulley first
then to transmission pulley. Be sure belt is positioned
on Inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides
and rests on idler pulley.
® Before installing reverse (outside) V-bett, turn belt
“inside out”. Twist so wide, flat surface of belt is to
inside.
® Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and reas­
semble idler to idler arm. Tighten securely. Be sure
belt is between reverse idler pulley and idler arm pin.
» install beitio outside groove of transmission pulley. Be
sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on outside
groove of engine pulley.
CHECK TINE OPERATION
• See “TINE OPERATION CHECK” in this section of
manual.
14 REPLACE BELT GUARD