MAINTENANCE
Inspect all belts daily for fraying, stress cracks,
and/or breakage and replace immediately
when damaged. Always re-tension new belts
after the first four hours of use. DO NOT
exceed the manufacturer’s recommended belt
tension settings when tensioning belts.
Note: Over-tensioning belts may damage the
crankshaft. Under-tensioning belts may cause
slippage, shorter belt life, and/or poor saw
performance. Squealing belts indicate
looseness
.
Tensioning the Drive Belts
Blade Shaft Drive Belts
1. Test the belt tension. Refer to the belt
manufacturer for additional information on
belt tension settings.
2. Loosen the four engine mount bolts.
Engine Mount Bolts (Left Side)
3. Loosen the nut on both blade drive belt
tension bolts.
Blade Shaft Drive Belts Tension Bolts and Nuts
4. Turn both blade drive belt tension bolts
(large threaded bolts on engine base)
clockwise to tighten the belts.
5. Test the belt tension and readjust the bolts
as necessary.
6. Tighten the nut on both blade drive belt
tension bolts.
7. Retighten the four engine mount bolts.
Tensioning the Jackshaft Belts
Jackshaft Drive Belts
1. Test the belt tension. Refer to the belt
manufacturer for additional information on
belt tension settings.
2. Loosen the four engine mount bolts.
Engine Mount Bolts (Left Side)
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