turfcat 500 series - Golf Ventures

ADJUSTMENTS 3
3.7 ENGINE BELT ____________________________________________________________
Inspect and adjust new belt after first 50 hours of
operation. Check and adjust annually thereafter.
Adjust alternator pulley so belt deflects 1/4” to 5/16” (6 -8
mm) with a 20 lb. push at midpoint between pulleys. See
engine manual.
A
To adjust, loosen alternator mounting bolts (A) and adjust
alternator until proper belt tension is achieved, then
retighten bolts.
TC023
Figure 3F
3.8 THROTTLE AND CHOKE ____________________________________________________
Check throttle adjustment, if engine runs below
recommended rpm with throttle lever in its high speed
position. On tractors equipped with gas engines adjust
choke control, if engine is hard to start.
For other engine adjustments refer to the Engine
Owner’s Manual supplied by the engine
manufacturer.
Gas engines
1. Position throttle lever in its high speed position so
that 1/16 - 1/4 in. (2-6 mm) gap exists between lever
and panel. See E- Figure 3H.
2. Pull up choke control on instrument panel to its
choke position.
3. Loosen cable casing clamp screw (A) on engine.
4. Move throttle casing and wire (B) until throttle lever
on engine touches high speed screw (C). Move
choke cable and casing (D) until choke valve is
completely closed
5. Tighten casing clamp (A).
A
B
Gas engine
D
C
TC009
Figure 3G
Diesel Engines
1. Remove side cover from instrument panel.
2. Position throttle lever in its high speed position so
that 1/16 - 1/4 in. (2-6 mm) gap exists between lever
and panel (E).
3. With throttle lever on engine against max. speed
stop, adjust throttle cable nuts (A) so that eyelet (B)
on cable fits over on pin as shown.
4. Install push nut so that eyelet slides freely when
lever is rotated.
B
A
E
TC008
Figure 3H
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