EarthQuake 600050B Operator's Manual - Warning
Operator's Manual
Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B
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Operator's Manual
Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B
Check for parts online at
www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
how to Replace the drive belt
To replace the drive belt, the trimmer head and shield
must be removed as explained below. SEE figuRES
17 and 18.
1. Remove the two fasteners that hold the rear of the
shield to the trimmer housing.
. Remove the four fasteners that hold the front of the
shield and trimmer head to the trimmer housing.
3. Remove the “V” pulley from the idler bracket. 4. Raise
the front of the trimmer housing and remove the
drive belt.
* On some models, it is necessary to loosen the
mounting bolt for the drive pulley to remove the drive
belt . Do not bend the belt guides.
NOTE: Make sure you replace the drive belt only
with a replacement belt from the factory.
5. To assemble the drive belt, reverse the above steps.
Make sure all fasteners are tight. Make sure the
mounting bolt for the drive pulley is tight.
6. Check the routing of the drive belt. Make sure the
drive belt is inside of all belt guides as shown..
IMPORTANT: Test the drive system. Start the
engine and move the throttle control to the FAST
position. Engage and disengage the trimmer
head several times. When disengaged, make sure
the trimmer head completely stops when resting
on the ground. If the trimmer head continues to
rotate, take the trimmer to an authorized service
center.
waRning
bEfoRE You REmoVE thE dRiVE bELt, diS-
ConnECt thE WiRE fRom thE SPARk PLug.
Figure 17: Trimmer housing
Figure 18: Routing the drive belt
drive belt
Shield
trimmer head
belt guide
drive belt
drive Pulley
mounting bolt
belt guide
belt guide
"V" Pulley