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30 DR
®
TRIMMER/MOWER
™
Safety & Operating Instructions
Figure 27
Adjusting the Belt Tension Through the Trimmer
Control Cable
Tools needed: You will need two ½″ open-end or adjustable wrenches.
If the trimmer head stops spinning
when the bail bar is engaged and the
machine is operating under a heavy
load, the belt may be too loose. In this
case, you may need to adjust the
trimmer control cable to put more
tension on it. The adjuster is located on
the right handlebar, just above the
throttle control lever.
To increase tension on the belt:
1. Loosen the upper control cable
adjustment nut, leaving about
1
⁄8″ of
space between the nut and
bracket(Figure 26).
2. Gently grip the metal end of the
black cable with pliers, making
sure you DO NOT crimp it. At the
same time, tighten the lower nut
until it is flush and snug against the
bracket (Figure 27).
Note: If the trimmer head keeps
spinning after releasing the bail bar,
the belt may be too tight.
WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Important!
Before making any adjustments to the trimmer control cable,
check that the belt is mounted on the correct side of the idler pulleys
(see
Figure 24), and is not frayed, worn or stretched.