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Operator's Manual
VECTOR
™
Compact Tiller
Servicing The Rototiller
The following information will help you make the necessary
checks and perform the procedures required to follow the
normal care recommendations made for your rototiller unit.
If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these
checks and perform the required procedures for you.
Check Belt Tension as follows:
Belt tension may decrease over time. It must be adjusted
within the first half hour of operation, and checked after
every two hours of operation. Proper adjustment will assure
long belt life. Too much or too little belt tension will cause
premature belt failure. To check and adjust the forward belt
tension:
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.
3. With drive safety control lever in the neutral position,
measure length of spring when in its relaxed state.
4. Pull down on drive safety control lever and measure
length of spring when compressed. Ideal length would
be 1/4” shorter.
SEE FIGURE 9
Change Drive Belt as follows:
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.
3. Remove top and lower belt guards (18129 and 18123).
SEE FIGURE 10
4. Remove the belt from the engine pulley as follows:
a. Gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley.
b. With the pulley turning, force the belt out of the
groove and slide the belt free of the engine pulley.
CAUTION
CHECK FORWARD BELT TENSION REGULARLY.
TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE TENSION WILL CAUSE
PREMATURE BELT FAILURE.
WARNING
TO P R E V E N T ACC I D E N TA L
STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF
AND COOL, AND SPARK PLUG
CAP/WIRE MUST BE REMOVED
AND SECURED FROM SPARK
P L U G B E F O R E C H E C K I N G
AND ADJUSTING ENGINE OR
EQUIPMENT.
DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL
LEVER DISENGAGED
1/4 INCH
STRETCH
TENSION NUT
LOWER JAM NUT
FORWARD CABLE
UPPER JAM NUT
FIGURE 9
SPARK PLUG
SPARK PLUG
CAP/WIRE
c. Pull the belt down and out of the way.
d. Push the belt down and away from the transmission
pulley to remove.
5. Install new belt as follows:
a. Place belt in transmission pulley groove.
b. Gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley
while forcing the belt into the groove.
6. Replace top and lower belt guards (18129 and 18123).
7. Recheck belt tension and adjust if necessary
8. Attach spark plug wire.
FIGURE 10
TOP
BELT
GUIDE
LOWER
BELT
GUIDE
DRIVE
BELT
