Husqvarna SC18 Owners Manual - Page 11

PROBLEM Belt glazed or slipping Depth Control Rod broke Depth Control Rod will not turn (frozen) Unit is creeping Handle Stand Off Kit how to tighten bolts Bolts breaking Tires wearing too quickly TROUBLESHOOTING ANSWER/COMMENT 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. 1. Contact Action Center to order Depth Control Rod Assembly and two red bushings. 1. Steam cleaning machines without lubricating threads 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. 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. 1. Remove rubber bushings. 2. Remove bolt. 3. Apply blue loctite. 4. Hold stand off with pliers, vice-grips, etc. and tighten bolt. 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. 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. 11