RMT55H
20195 South Diamond Lake Road, STE 100
Rogers, MN 55374
800.621-2789
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ADJUSTMENTS
7.1
Clutch Adjustment
Proper clutch adjust is very important. Minor adjustment, if needed, can be made by using the
links on the clutch cable chain only. However, the friction type clutch may need further
adjustments as the “V” belt wears. Adjust as follows:
1.
Remove belt guard.
2.
Loosen 4 engine mount bolts. Slide
engine forward or backwards as
required.
3.
Unhook clutch cable from load spring.
4.
Push upward on idler pulley to take all
slack from the drive belt. Distance
between the inside of belt at the idler
pulley should be between 2 7/8 and 3
1/8 of an inch.
5.
Ensure pulleys are aligned with a long
straight edge.
6.
Retighten engine mounting bolts (17 foot lbs. of torque).
7.
Remove all the slack from clutch cable and hook spring in proper chain link.
8.
Check your adjustment by starting the tiller and holding the tines off the ground. If the
tines turn without any hand pressure on the engage lever, the adjustment is too tight.
Unhook the clutch load and hook into next chain link to lengthen clutch cable. If the cable
spring on the clutch handle doesn’t stretch when you hold the clutch handle all the way
in, the adjustment is too loose. Unhook spring end from chain and hook next link to
shorten clutch cable.
7.2
Wheel Height Adjustment
1.
Wheel position may be adjusted. To place wheels in up position, pull the spring-loaded
locking pin from the wheel yoke and repositioning the wheel frame bar allowing the
spring-loaded pin to reposition and lock wheels in the up position. For weeding or
cultivation, wheels may be left down if you prefer.
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DANGER
To avoid possible serious bodily injury, when performing any adjustments, remove the
spark plug wire and place the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
