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Section 5: Maintenance
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WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a
complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on elec-
tric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
6. Disconnect the reverse cable wire from
the Z-fitting to (Q, Figure 5-23).
7. Remove the reverse belt (D, Figure 5-
22) from the reverse pulley (H) and the
transmission (lower) pulley (I) by pulling
it out through the front of the transmis-
sion housing.
B. Installing the Reverse Drive Belt
IMPORTANT: The reverse belt has a ‘V”
shape. When installing the belt, make sure
that the widest (flat) side of the belt will
ride against the reverse pulley (F, Figure 5-
23) and transmission pulley (E). If needed,
the belt can be twisted “inside out” so that
the “V” shaped side is on the outside and
the widest side is on the inside.
1. Install the forward drive belt (see
“B. Installing the Forward Drive Belt” in
this Section) before installing the reverse
belt.
2. Insert the belt up through the front of
the transmission housing (see Figure 5-
22) and loop the bottom half of the belt
around the front groove (groove closest to
engine) of the transmission pulley (E,
Figure 5-23). Move the reverse idler
spring (which was detached previously)
out of the way and then loop the top half
of the belt around the reverse pulley (F).
3. Reconnect the reverse cable wire to
the Z-fitting (Q, Figure 5-23).
4. Reinstall the wire belt guide (G, Figure
5-23) using the flat washer and locknut
removed previously. Position the wire
belt guide as shown in Figures 5-23 and
5-12) before tightening the nut securely.
5. Using needle-nose pliers, carefully
reinstall the reverse idler spring (B, Figure
5-20) into the hole in the left side frame.
6. Reattach the front transmission cover
(A, Figure 5-20) with the the four self-
tapping screws.
7. Check for correct tension on the belt(s)
by referring to “Checking and Adjusting
Tension On the Drive Belts” in this
section.
Figure 5-22: Remove reverse belt.
D
I
H
Figure 5-23: Install reverse belt and wire belt
guide.
E
F
G
Q
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Battery Care in Service
1. Once a month or every 10 operating
hours, whichever occurs first, check the
electrolyte level. If the electrolyte level is
not at the UPPER LEVEL line marked on
the battery case, add distilled or deminer-
alized water. NEVER USE BATTERY ACID
TO REFILL THE BATTERY. Replace the
battery caps securely and wipe the battery
top. Run the engine outdoors for about
20 minutes at 3/4 throttle speed to
recharge and recirculate the electrolyte
solution. For safety, do not leave the tiller
unattended while the engine is running.
2. Keep the battery clean. Any acid
deposits should be neutralized with a
baking soda and water solution (remove
battery from unit and tighten the battery
caps to prevent any solution from entering
the cells). Clean any remaining solution
off the battery.
Clean the posts and terminals with a wire
brush, sandpaper or steel wool. After
Use extreme caution when working on
or near batteries. To help prevent per-
sonal injury or property damage:
• Follow the battery safety rules in Sec-
tions 1 and 2 of this Manual. Failure
to follow all safety rules may result in
personal injury or property damage
from such causes as an explosion of
battery gases, acid burns or electrical
burns.
• Electrolyte is a sulfuric acid solution.
Avoid spillage and contact with skin,
eyes and clothing. Wear protective
clothing, rubber gloves and shield
eyes with safety goggles when
working near the battery.
• Batteries generate explosive gases.
Keep sparks and flames away from the
battery at all times. Ventilate the area
when charging or using the battery in
an enclosed area.
DANGER
8. Reinstall the plastic belt cover and
secure it with the two flange locknuts.