EarthQuake 3200 - Manual (Page 16)

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ARDISAM
Change Forward Belt
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.
3. Remove belt guard.
✮ remove the belt from the engine pulley:
- gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the
pulley.
- with the pulley turning, force the belt out of the
V-groove.
- slide the belt free of the engine pulley.
- pull the belt down and out of the way.
- push the bolt forward and out front of machine.
✮ install new belt:
- place belt in transmission pulley groove.
- gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the
pulley while forcing the belt into the V-groove.
4. Replace belt guard.
5. Attach spark plug wire.
BELT REPLACEMENT PART #:
3370 (forward)
remove belt
from front
NORMAL CARE
SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER
General
The following information will help you make the
necessary checks and perform the procedures required
to follow the normal care recommendations made for your
rototiller unit.
If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these
checks and perform the required procedures for you.
Check Belt Tension
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 spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.
3. With drive safety control lever in the neutral position,
measure length of spring when compressed.
4. Pull down on drive safety control lever and measure
length of spring when stretched out. Ideal length would
be 1/4" longer.
1"
1-1/4"
Check forward belt tension regularly. Too much or
too little tension will cause premature belt failure.
WARNING