DR Power RapidFire 6 HP Subaru (Aug 2011 - Sept 2012) User Manual

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Changing and Adjusting Belts (When Tensioner adjustment no
longer prevents Belts from slipping excessively)

Note: Both Belts must be replaced at the same time due to stretching of the old

Belts.

Tools and Supplies needed:



Two 7/16" Wrenches



Two 9/16" Wrenches

1. Remove one Bolt and Locknut on the left side of the Belt Guard with two

7/16" Wrenches (Figure 32).

2. Remove the two lower sets of Bolts and Locknuts at the front of the Belt

Guard with two 7/16" Wrenches.

3. Move the Belt Guard forward and lift it off the alignment pins to remove it

from the machine (Figure 33).

4. Loosen the four Locknuts that secure the Engine Mounting plate (Figure

34).

5. Hold the Tensioner Bolt head with a 9/16" Wrench and loosen the Tensioner

Nut with a 9/16" Wrench until the Engine can be moved forward enough to
remove the Belts.

6. Install the two new Belts onto the Clutch and Flywheel.

7. Adjust the Belt Tensioner by holding the Bolt head with one 9/16" Wrench

while turning the Locknut with another 9/16" Wrench until there is 1/2" of
slack in the Belt (Figure 35).

8. Tighten the Engine Plate Nuts and install the Belt Guard.

Alignment
Pins

Figure 33

Alignment
Holes

Front of
Belt Cover

Front
Hardware

Figure 32

Side
Hardware

Belt Guard

Adjuster
Nut

Figure 34

Adjuster
Bolt

Engine Plate Nuts

Belts

Figure 35

Approx.

1/2"