Classen Over Seeder TS20HD 2012 Rake Belt Replacement

ID: 130164

Description: Follow this guide to remove and replace a worn...

Steps:

1. Before you begin, ensure that the machine is powered down and cool to the touch.
2. Disconnect the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting up during service:
3. Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.
4. Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

5. To prevent the over seeder from rolling during service, place wheel chocks behind a rear wheel.

6. Push down on the main handle to tilt the over seeder back on its rear wheels.
7. Place some weights on the handle, or tie the handle down, to prevent the machine from falling forward.

8. Place a wheel chock in front of a rear tire to keep the machine in place.

9. Remove the four lock nuts securing the belt guard:
10. Two 1/2" lock nuts
11. Two 7/16" lock nuts
12. These lock nuts are recessed and require a socket extension to access.
13. Use box wrenches to hold the corresponding bolts in place as you loosen and remove the nuts.

14. Remove the belt guard.

15. Use your fingers to pry the belt off the drive pulley.
16. If you are having trouble, make sure that the machine is not resting on the bail bar up by the handlebars, which tightens the idler pulley.

17. Squeeze the belt and unhook it from the engine pulley.
18. Remove the rake belt.