Troy-Bilt 12214-5.5HP - Manual (Page 21)

Sections: Maintenance
WARNIHG Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all
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parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark ^ | ?
plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or |jP^\
property damage.
To Check Forward Belt Tension:
1. Stop the engine, wait tor all parts to
stop moving and disconnect the spark
plug wire.
2. With the forward clutch bail in an open
(released) position, measure and carefully
note the overall length of the cable spring
(A, Figure 5-4) by measuring from the
outermost coil to the outermost coil.
3. Lift and hold the forward clutch bail
against the handlebar (see Figure 5-4)
and re-measure the overall length of the
coils while the spring is under tension.
The belt tension is correct if this second
measurement is between 1/16“ -to- 3/16"
longer than the first measurement
4. If the spring is too short (less than
1/16" greater than the first measurement),
the tension is too loose. If the spring is
too long (more than 3/16" greater than the
first measurement), the tension is too
tight
5. To adjust the length of the spring:
a. Release the Forward Clutch Bail.
b. Unthread the hex nut (C, Figure 5-4)
about halfway up the adjustment
screw (D).
c. Unhook the top of the spring from
the forward clutch bail.
d. Use pliers to prevent the adjuster
(B) from turning and turn the slotted
screw located inside the screw
clockwise (viewed from operator’s
position) to increase tension on the
spring. Turn the screw counter­
clockwise to decrease tension on
the spring. Once adjusted, re-hook
the top of the spring to the forward
clutch bail. (Continue to Step 5e.)
e. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to remeasure
the length of the spring coils. When
the second measurement (with bail
dosed against handlebar) is between
1/16" -to- 3/16" longer than the first
measurement, retighten the hex nut
(C) against the top of the adjuster (B).
Replacement Belt Information
If the drive belt needs to be replaced, see
your local authorized dealer or refer to the
Parts List for ordering information. Use
only a factory-authorized belt as an “over
the counter” belt may not perform satis­
factorily. The procedure requires average
mechanical ability and commonly
available tools.
FORWARD CLUTCH
BAIL ADJUSTMENT
If the Forward Clutch Bail does not
function properly, first check that the
forward drive belt is adjusted properly
(see “Checking and Adjusting Forward
Drive Belt Tension”). If this tails to
correct the problem, contact the factory
technical service department or your
authorized dealer for service advice.
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