EarthQuake 7040 - Manual (Page 20)

Operator's Manual
SRT Model 7040
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Operator's Manual
SRT Model 7040
Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
PRoBLEm REmEdY/ACtion
Belts squeal in neutral and/or
reverse
• Adjust forward belt guide:
-
turn engine off and allow muffler to cool
- disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug
- remove belt guard
- pull down on drive safety control levers
- manually bend forward belt guide so there is 1/16 inch
or less clearance between belt guide and belt
- replace belt guard and spark plug wire
Belts squeal in forward operation • Adjust tabs on the reverse belt guide
- turn engine off and allow muffler to cool
- disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug
- release drive safety control levers to neutral position
- remove belt guard
- adjust tabs of reverse belt guide: while drive safety control
levers are released, bend metal tabs on reverse belt guide to 1/64
inch or less clearance from reverse belt
- replace belt guard and spark plug wire
Excessive heat build up in trans-
mission/tine area during tilling • Remove vegetation by following instructions in Clean
Tine Axle Shaft of Normal Care section.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Check transmission fluid and fill if needed