Torque Limiter Adjustment Using Spring Scale; Engine; Transmission; Centrifugal Clutch - RIDGID K-1000 Mode D'emploi

Torque Testing Tool
Figure 5 – Torque Limiter, Torque Testing Tool, Drive Sprocket and Drive Shaft
10. Remove hex key or pin that was installed to secure
chain.
11. Remove torque wrench, drive pin and torque testing
tool.
12. Install guard and secure with 3 screws. One screw is
longer than others and is used in lower right hand side.
13. Connect spark plug.
Torque Limiter Adjustment Using Spring
Scale
1. Follow steps 1 through 7 of Torque Limiter Adjustment
using Torque Wrench.
2. Snap socket drive handle into a 1 inch socket and in-
stall on torque testing tool.
3. Measure 12 inches from center of socket along socket
drive handle and attach spring scale.
4. Pull on spring scale until torque limiter slips. Scale
should read 50lbs.
5. Repeat step 9 above until 50 lbs. reading is obtained.

Engine

Always check engine oil level. For complete directions on
engine maintenance, consult the Engine manual en-
closed.

Transmission

The transmission needs no relubrication, however, a
leak in a seal could allow grease to be depleted after sev-
eral hours. Such a leak will be obvious and should be
corrected.
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Centrifugal Clutch

Centrifugal clutch will automatically engage when the
throttle is opened. No maintenance should be necessary.
However, if slippage should occur from dirt or grease en-
tering clutch, the foreign material should be removed.

Wheel Assemblies

All four wheel assemblies should be greased once a year.
The grease fitting is located on the inside face of the
hub.

Checking Engine Idle (RPM) Speed

After engine has started, squeeze throttle handle to REV
engine at high speed and immediately release so that
engine returns to idle.
WARNING
turning. If drive shaft does turn, make sure that Throttle
Control Spring is connected or adjust idle speed at the
throttle cable handle by loosening stop nut and adjusting
cable length (Figure 1).

Throttle Adjustment

Throttle control is factory set and should not require ad-
justment. If idle speed seems too high or engine does not
speed up when throttle is pulled check throttle linkage.
1. Check speed adjustment by adjusting cable position;
loosen clamp at bracket and move slightly.
2. For idle adjustment and mixture control, refer to engine
manual enclosed.

"V" Belt Tension Adjustment

"V" Belt should be checked at least once a month. Belt ten-
sion should be just enough to drive maximum load at
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Torque Limiter
At idle speed the drive shaft should not be
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