Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Lower V-Belt Replacement

Place wheel chocks against the roller and rear wheel to prevent the machine from moving.

Flip the gas shutoff switch next to the motor to the left into the off position.

Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.

Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the first two bolts from the belt shield.

Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the third bolt from the belt shield.

Remove the belt shield.

Use a marker to mark the height of the idler pulley on the bracket.

Use a 9/16 inch socket to loosen the nut securing the idler pulley until the pulley can freely move up and down the bracket.

Raise the idler pulley to relieve the tension from the V-belt.

Remove the V-belt.

Use your fingers to roll the belt. If you cannot twist the belt more than a quarter turn, the belt is sufficiently tensioned. If the belt is too loose, set the idler pulley lower to tension the belt more.

Use a 3/4 inch socket to remove the bolt securing the eccentric arm to the blade arm.

Remove the plastic washer from in between the eccentric arm and the blade arm.

Remove the partially threaded bolt and plastic washer.

Move the cutter blade handle back to disengage the blade drive and relieve tension on the V-belt.

Lift the eccentric arm to open a space to remove the V-belt.

Remove the V-belt.