Homelite 1600383 - Manual (Page 15)

TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
NOTE: Refer to Figure 18 for location of pulleys and belts.
1. See Figure 20. Open rear cover of vehicle and push en­
gine idler pulley in against spring until engine drive belt
can be slid from pulley. If spring does not allow sufficient
compression to allow belt removal, loosen outer adjusting
nut a few turns.
2. See Figure 18. Disengage engine drive belt from engine
drive pulley and remove from rear cover opening..
NOTE: Engine drive belt is only one belt and it engages
transmission drive pulleys in opposite directions. The engine
drive pulley is smaller than its neighboring mower drive
pulley.
3. Working through rear cover opening, install new trans­
mission drive belt on engine drive pulley. Carefully work
belt over outside transmission drive pulleys and; depress
engine idler pulley (Figure 20) enough to slip new engine
drive belt in place. Adjust drive belt as instructed in
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual.
FORWARD AND REVERSE IDLER BELT
REPLACEMENT
NOTE: Refer to Figure 21 forlocationof pulleys and belts.
1. Remove transmission drive belt as instructed in TRANS­
MISSION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.
2. Loosen belt stop mounting bolts and slide them forward
enough to slide either or both idler belts from either or
both control idler pulleys.
3. Remove either or both idler belts from their respective
transmission idler pulleys.
4. Install new forward and/or reverse idler belts in reverse
order of removal. Belt stops must be positioned 1/16-inch
from belt. Pivot-shaft assembly must be secured sufficiently
forward to allow controls to activate either forward or reverse
belt. Refer to complete ADJUSTMENTS procedure of this
manual for proper belt tension.
BELT CARE
1. Inspect belts frequently for proper alignments.
2. Keep belt tension properly adjusted.
3. Keep belt guides in right position.
4. Keep pulleys in alignment.
If oil should be spilled on a belt, wipe it off at once with
a cloth, then wash belt with warm, (not hot) water and a
detergent.
GENERAL REPAIRS
To prevent rusting, sand off and paint any parts or areas
which become chipped or damaged. Apply a good rust
preventive to all bare metal parts. Tighten all fasteners
and shields securely.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
1. Gasoline stored for several months can develop gum
deposits which clog carburetors. To prevent this, purchase
a good grade gasoline stabilizer from your dealer and follow
directions on the can to treat the gasoline in the tank and
in your gasoline container. Operate engine long enough to
make certain that engine is warm and that the treated gas­
oline is in the carburetor..
FORWARD CONTROL IDLER
PULLEY AMD BELT
REVERSE CONTROL IDLER
PULLEY AND BELT
FORWARD TRANSMISSION
IDLER PULLEY
,0-1
PIVOT-SHAFT ASSEMBLY
CAPSCREW
FLAT WASHER
NUT
REVERSE
TRANSMISSION
IDLER PULLEY