To remove belf guard (see fig. 27), To replace ground drive belt (see figi nd 28), Ground drive belt adjustment (see fig. 28) – Poulan CHDR500D User Manual
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE BELF GUARD (See Fig. 27)
NOTE; For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis
pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch
(2.5 cm).
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Remove screws from side of belt guard.
= Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard
(located behind wheel).
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Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
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Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure.
TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See
Figi nd 28)
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Remove belt guard as described in ‘TO REMOVE
BELT GUARD”.
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Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then
remove from transmission pulley.
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Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and
into engine pulley. BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON
TOP OF IDLER PULLEY. NOTE POSITION OF BELT
TO GUIDES.
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Check belt adjustment as described below.
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Replace belt guard.
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Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin
clip.
GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See
Fig. 28)
For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have
about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch when drive control bar is in
“ENGAGED” position. This tension can be attained as
follows:
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Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control
cable.
•
Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for
more tension until about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch is
obtained while the drive control bar is engaged.
•
Tighten cable clip screw securely.
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