Multiquip JWN24HSCSL - Manual (Page 25)

JWN-SeRIeS RIDe-ON pOWeR TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #1 (05/12/12) — page 25
Maintenance
CHeCKINg THe DRIve BeLT
The drive belt needs to be replaced as soon as it starts
to show signs of wear. NeveR use a defective drive belt
under any circumstances. Indications of excessive belt wear
are fraying, squealing when in use, a belt 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 the drive belt guard
cover (Figure 16), 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.
NOTICE
This section is intended to aid users in the maintenance
of drive assemblies with the new style Multi-Clutch.
WaRNINg
DO NOT attempt to insert hands or tools into the
belt area while the engine is running. NeveR run
the engine with the safety guards removed. Keep
fingers, hands, hair and clothing away from all
moving parts to prevent bodily injury.
WaRNINg
DO NOT remove the drive belt guard cover until
the muffler has cooled. Allow the entire trowel
to cool down before performing this procedure.
BeLT guaRD RemOvaL
1. To gain access to the drive belt, remove Drive Belt
Guard (Figure 16).
Figure 16. Drive Belt Gurad Removal
DRIVE BELT
GUARD
REMOVE
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