Murray 465609x24A - Manual (Page 25)

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HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE MOTION DRIVE BELT
If the motion drive belt is loose, the belt will slip when; (1) going up
a hill, (2) pulling a heavy load, or (3) the unit will not move forward.
Adjust the belt as follows.
WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust-
ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the
spark plug. Remove the wire from the spark plug to
prevent the engine from starting by accident.
1. Check the routing of the motion drive belt. Make sure the belt
is installed correctly and is inside all the belt guides.
2. Disconnect the clutch link from the idler arm (Figure 20).
3. Align the hole in the brake lever with the hole in the frame. Hold
the brake lever in place with a 1/4 inch (6 mm) pin or bolt
(Figure 21).
4. Rotate the clutch link until the mounting hole in the clutch link
is aligned with the hole in the idler arm as shown in Figure 20.
5. Connect the clutch link to the idler arm (Figure 20).
6. Remove the 1/4 inch (6 mm) pin or bolt (Figure 21).
7. If the belt still slips after the belt has been adjusted, then the
motion drive belt is worn or damaged and must be replaced.
See “How To Replace The Motion Drive Belt”.
Figure 20
Clutch Link
Clutch Rod
Mounting
Holes
Idler Arm
Figure 21
Belt Guide
Clutch Link
Idler Spring
Idler Arm
Motion Drive Belt
1/4” (6mm)
Pin or Bolt
Brake Lever