Poulan 172498 - Manual (Page 13)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19)
WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug to prevent starting while
checking tine operation.
For propertine operation, forward tine control lever must be
against control body and all slack removed from inner wire
of control cable when control is in the “OFF” (up) position.
If lever and cable are loose, loosen cable clip at lower end of
cable. Pull up on cable to remove slack, without extending
spring on end of cable, and reilghten cable clip.
FINAL CHECK “OFF” POSITION
• With tine control “OFF” (up), push down on handle to
raise tines off the ground.
• Slowly puli recoil starter handle while observing tines.
Tines should not rotate.
• If tines rotate, inner wire of control cable is too tight
which is extending lower spring and engaging tines.
Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough
to relieve spring tension. Tighten cable clip.
• Recheck in “OFF” position and adjust if necessary.
FINAL CHECK “ON” POSITION
• With tine control “ON” (held down to handle) push down
on handle to raise tines off the ground.
• Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines.
Tines should rotate forward.
• If tines do not rotate, inner wire of control cable is too
loose. Loosen cable dip and pul! cable up to remove
slack and retighten clip,
• Recheck in “ON” position and adjust if necessary.
NOTE: If “ON” position check required adjustment, recheck
TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20)
• Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt
guard.
• Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of
tine shield.
• Pul! belt guard out and away from unit.
• Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be
sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine
shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely.
TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs. 21 and 22)
Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if they
show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V-belts -
forward (inside) and reverse (outside).
Beit guard must be removed to service belts. See “TO
REMOVE BELT GUARD” in this section of manual.
NOTE: Observe carefully routing of both belts and location
of ail belt guides before removing belts,
BELT REMOVAL
• Remove reverse idler pulley from idler arm,
• Remove reverse (outside) V-belt.
• Remove forward (inside) V-beit from transmission pulley
first and then from engine pulley.
BELT REPLACEMENT
• Install new forward (inside) V-belt to engine pulley first
then to transmission pulley. Be sure belt is positioned
on inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides
and rests on idler pulley.
• Before installing reverse (outside) V-belt, turn belt “in­
side out”. Twist so wide, flat surface of belt is to inside.
» Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and reassemble
idler to idler arm. Tighten securely. Be sure belt is
between reverse idler pulley and idler arm pin.
• Install beit to outside groove of transmission pulley. Be
sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on outside
groove of engine pulley.
CHECKTINE OPERATION
• See “TINE OPERATION CHECK” in this section of
manual.
REPLACE BELT GUARD
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