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Changing Exciter Oil
Refer to EXCITER ASSEMBLY, page 12.
1. Allow machine to completely cool down before
performing any service or maintenance.
2. Clean debris from exciter, engine deck and base
plate.
3. Drain all gasoline from fuel tank.
4. Drain oil from engine or remove engine from engine
deck before proceeding to next step. Failure to do this
could result in damage to the engine.
5. Tilt plate forward so the oil drains from the exciter
housing into a pan as shown in Figure 3.
6. After the oil is drained, tilt the plate to it’s normal
upright position and wipe any excess oil from the
plate. Do not get debris in the exciter drain hole.
7. Fill the exciter housing with 4 oz. (120 ml) of MBW
Inc. Grounder Pounder® exciter oil. DO NOT
OVERFILL - over filling can result in excessive
temperatures in the exciter.
8. Apply pipe sealant to the plug and reinstall.
9. Discard the used oil and any contaminated debris in
a proper container.
10. Refill engine with oil or reinstall engine.
Cleanup
1. Remove dirt and debris from plate daily.
2. If repainting plate, be sure that all decals are masked.
3. Replace any decals that are damaged.
Belt Adjustment
Refer to MAIN ASSEMBLY, page 14.
1. Remove all hardware securing beltgaurd to engine
deck and remove beltguard.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt about half
way between pulleys. When properly adjusted the
belt should deflect approximately 3/8” (9mm). If the
belt is adjusted correctly reinstall beltguard and
hardware.
3. To adjust belt tension loosen (4) hex head cap screws
securing engine to engine deck.
4. Push engine towards the back of the plate. While
holding pressure on the engine retighten (4) hex
head cap screws securing engine to engine deck.
5. Recheck belt tension as described in step 2 and
readjust if necessary until the proper tension is
reached.
6. Reinstall beltguard using hardware from step 1.
Engine Removal
Refer to MAIN ASSEMBLY, page 14.
1. Remove hardware and beltguard as described in
earlier section.
2. Remove (4) bolts securing engine to engine deck.
3. Slide engine forward and remove belt and engine.
Exciter Disassembly
Refer to EXCITER ASSEMBLY, page 12.
1. Remove engine and beltguard as described in earlier
section.
2. Remove (4) hex head cap screws securing engine
deck to shockmounts/base plate and remove engine
deck.
3. Clean the entire baseplate to remove all dirt and
debris.
4. Drain exciter oil as described in Changing Exciter Oil
section of this manual.
5. Remove screw and washer securing pulley to exciter
shaft. Remove pulley and shaft key.
6. Remove hex head flange screws securing exciter
covers to exciter housing. Remove exciter covers
and gaskets.
7. Remove exciter shaft by pressing the pulley end of
the exciter shaft towards the opposite side of the
housing. This will push the exciter shaft and the
bearing opposite the pulley side out of the exciter
housing. Press the bearing off of the exciter shaft.
8. Press the remaining bearing out of the exciter
housing.
9. Check bearings for wear and replace if necessary as
described in Parts Replacement Cycles and
Tolerances section of this manual.
Figure 3.
