Multiquip HHXD5 - Manual (Page 29)

HHXD5 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (08/15/14) — PAGE 29
MAINTENANCE (OLD STYLE CLUTCH)
Checking The Drive Belt
The drive belt needs to be changed as soon as it begins
to show signs of wear. DO NOT reuse a belt under any
circumstances. Indications of excessive belt wear are
fraying, squealing when in use, belts that emit smoke or a
burning rubber smell when in use.
Under normal operating conditions, a drive belt may last
approximately 150 hours. If your trowel is not reaching this
kind of life span for drive belt wear, check the drive belt for
proper pulley alignment and spacing .
To gain access to the drive belt, remove left-side end-grate
and open left "Clamshell", then visually inspect the drive
belt for signs of damage or excessive wear. If the drive belt
is worn or damaged, replace the drive belt
Removing the Drive Belt
„ Leave the existing drive belt intact until instructed to cut it.
„ Leave the engine in place for this procedure. It is not
necessary to slide the engine to replace the drive belt.
„ Locate the Clutch Removal Tool provided with the trowel,
p/n 23294 located within the documentation box. (Figure 16)
NOTICE
This section is intended to aid users in the maintenance
of drive assemblies with an old style Comet clutch.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to insert hands or tools
into the belt area while the engine is running
and the safety guard has been removed.
Keep fingers, hands, hair and clothing away
from all moving parts to prevent bodily injury.
WARNING
Allow the entire trowel to cool down before
performing this procedure.
„ A 3/4 X 1 X 3-1/4 inch wooden block may assist in
helping to hold the lower pulley apart during removal
and replacement of belt).
Figure 16. Upper Clutch (Drive Pulley)
Removal Tool
Figure 17. Drive Belt, Belt Holder and Pulleys
1. Remove Left-side End Grate and open Left "Clamshell"
(see Figure 4) to gain access to Drive Belt, Spare Drive
Belt, and Pulleys (Figure 17)Squeeze the drive belt as
shown in Figure 18, and pull the V-belt upwards. This
will spread open the faces of the lower drive pulley.
Lower (Driven) Pulley
Upper (Drive) Pulley
Spare
Drive Belt
Holder
Spare Drive Belt