Simplicity 1693848 - Manual (Page 20)

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SECTION CHECKLIST SECTION CHECKLIST SECTION CHECKLIST SECTION CHECKLIST SECTION CHECKLIST
Check Forward Belt Tension
Check Reverse Belt Tension
Change Forward/Reverse Belt
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase
Check Tiller Transmission Grease
Check Tire Pressure
Lubrication
Clean Tine Axle Shaft
Engine Maintenance
Prepare for Storage
Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule
CHECK FOR CHECK FOR CHECK FOR CHECK FOR CHECK FORW W W W WARD BEL ARD BEL ARD BEL ARD BEL ARD BELT T T T T TENSION TENSION TENSION TENSION TENSION
Forward belt tension may decrease over time. It must be
adjusted within the first half hour of operation, and
checked after every two hours of operation. Proper
adjustment will assure long belt life. Too much or too
little belt tension will cause premature belt failure. To
check and adjust the forward belt tension:
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove and secure spark plug wire from spark plug.
3. With drive safety control levers in neutral position,
measure length of spring when compressed.
4. Pull down on drive safety control levers and
remeasure length of spring when stretched out. Ideal
length would be 1/4" longer.
CHECK REVERSE BEL CHECK REVERSE BEL CHECK REVERSE BEL CHECK REVERSE BEL CHECK REVERSE BELT T T T T TENSION TENSION TENSION TENSION TENSION
Reverse belt tension is not adjustable.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug
wire must be removed and secured from spark plug
before checking and adjusting engine or equipment.
1"
1-1/4"
CAUTION
Check forward belt tension regularly. Too much or too
little tension will cause premature belt failure.
Maintenance and Storage