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Belt glazed or slipping 10. Be sure the Belt Idler Assembly is adjusted correctly.
See Technical Bulletin “Inspection Procedure for Belt
Tension.”
11. Important: Engine must be off before checking
clearance of pulleys. Adjust tap bolt for 1/8” to 1/4”
clearance between all pulleys, Belt Idler Pulley, Engine
Pulley, Right Angle Drive Pulley with belt removed. Lock
adjustment with jam nut.
Depth Control Rod broke 1. Contact Action Center to order Depth Control Rod
Assembly and two red bushings.
Depth Control Rod 1. Steam cleaning machines without lubricating threads
will not turn (frozen) afterwards will cause rust resulting in locked threads.
2. Note that the Rod End is a left-handed thread.
3. Flood frozen joints with penetrating oil.
Unit is creeping The transmission contains a centrifugal clutch and may creep
if left in gear. Some creeping is normal because of the lubricant
resistance between the clutch plates. Also, too heavy a
lubricate in Gear Reducer can cause creeping.
1. Put in neutral - unit will not creep.
2. RPM at idle should be 1,400 (+200/-150). Clutch will en
gage at 1,800 RPMs. A high idle RPM may cause creeping.
3. If unit continues to creep, contact your local Honda dealer
or servicing dealer.
Handle Stand Off Kit - 1. Remove rubber bushings.
how to tighten bolts 2. Remove bolt.
3. Apply blue loctite.
4. Hold stand off with pliers, vice-grips, etc. and tighten
bolt.
Bolts breaking 1. The vibration of the machine may cause bolts to come
loose. Check and tighten all bolts periodically.
2. Use Grade 8 bolts with lock nuts to bolt wheels to axle.
Tires wearing too quickly 1. Only cut in first or second gear.
2. Tire wear is normal and to be expected. Running the
machine on excessively hard or abrasive surfaces can
increase wear.
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