Adjusting The Belt Tension - Ryobi GD125 Manuel D'utilisation

ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION

See Figures 18 - 21.
 Using a 1/2 in. socket, turn the tension nut clockwise
to tighten the belt and counter-clockwise to loosen it.
Adjust the nut until there is approximately 3/8 to 1/2 in.
of exposed thread showing above it or until the base of
the nut is aligned with the edge of the brace.
 When properly tensioned, there should be about a
1/8 in. gap between the belt and the edges of the rail near
the center of the rail assembly.
3/8 in. to
1/2 in.
Edge of
the brace
ASSEMBLY
Tighten
Loosen
Fig. 19
Base of
the nut
Fig. 20
ATTACHING RAIL ASSEMBLY TO POWER
HEAD
See Figures 22 - 25.
 Locate the following items:
Power Head
Bracket (2)
Nut (7/16 in.) [4]
Sprocket
Rail Assembly
 Place the power head on a towel or the packaging material
with the light cover facing down. Do not place the unit
directly on hard surfaces as this may damage the light
cover.
 Place the sprocket onto the motor shaft with the round
side of the sprocket facing up.
CENTER OF RAIL ASSEMBLY
Rail
Edge
Sprocket
Shaft
17 - English
1/8 in.
Gap
Belt
Fig. 21
Round
Side
Fig. 22