Poulan 175680 - Manual (Page 14)

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FIG. 22
SCREW
AND
WASHER
TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22)
• Remove L.H. outer and inner side shields (See “TO
REMOVE WHEEL” in this section of this manaul).
• Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull
wheel out from tiller about 1 inch.
• Remove two (2) screws and washers from side of belt
guard.
• Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard
(located behind wheel).
• Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
• Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure.
HEX NUT
AND
WASHER
(LOCATED
BEHIND
TIRE)
BELT GUARD
SCREW
AND WASHER
HAIRPIN CLIP AND
CLEVIS PIN
CABLE CLIP
SCREW
DRIVE
CONTROL
CABLE
EXTENSION
SPRING
ENGINE
PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY
TRANSMISSION
PULLEY
LESS
TENSION
5/8"
MORE
TENSION
TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See
Fig. 23)
• Remove belt guard (See “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD”
in this section of this manual).
• Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then
remove from transmission pulley.
• Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and into
engine pulley. BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP
OF IDLER PULLEY. NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO
GUIDES.
• Check belt adjustment as described below.
• Replace belt guard.
• Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip.
• Replace inner and outer side shields.
GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See
Fig. 23)
For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have
about 5/8 inch stretch when drive control bar is in “EN-
GAGED” position. This tension can be attained as follows:
•
Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable.
• Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for
more tension until about 5/8 inch stretch is obtained
while the drive control bar is engaged.
• Tighten cable clip screw securely.
FIG. 23