Homelite 24683 - Manual (Page 7)

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CAUTION: ALWAYS BE SURE THE TRACTOR ENGINE
IS STOPPED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO WORK AROUND
THE REVITALIZER. OIL
After Each Use
Each time the revitalizer is used the knives should be checked
for wire or other material which may be caught in them.
Clean any foreign material away from the knives for best
operation. _
Every 10 Hours
There are five grease zerks located on the revitalizer which
should be lubricated with automotive grease after every 10
hours of use. They are located one on each of the two guide
wheels, one on each of the two tine shaft bearings and one on
the crossdrive housing. (See figure 9 and 10.) Lubricate each
zerk with 5 shots of grease or until grease is pushed out
around the bearings.
FIGURE 11
ON BOTH WHEELS
FIGURE 10
Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil to help prevent
wear. (See figure 11) Do not get oil on the drive belt OF the
pulleys.
Once Each Year
Once a year remove the chain cover on the left side of the re­
vitalizer housing and inspect the chain. If the chain shows
excessive wear, it should be replaced. See your dealer for
the correct chain.
If the chain is loose it should be tightened until all slack is
removed. (See Adjustments).
Coat the chain liberally with automotive grease and replace
the cover.
Belt Replacement
If the revitalizer drive belt should become excessively frayed
or twisted or break and replacement is necessary, do the
following:
1. Be sure the tractor engine is not running.
2. Place the revitalizer clutch in the disengaged position.
3. (See figure 7) Remove the two wingnuts holding the belt
guard in place over the drive belt. Remove the belt guard.
4. (See figure 6) Remove the belt guard and idler pulley
from the reverse idler assembly and replace the damaged belt
with a new belt.
5. When replacing the belt guard, position it so the belt will
not rub against it when the revitalizer is operated.
6. (See figure 7) Place the new belt over the revitalizer pul­
ley and replace the belt guard.