PUMP BELT ADJUSTMENT
The pump belt should be checked periodically for the correct tension. There should be 1” of movement for 10 lbs. of tension applied to the center of the belt. To adjust the belt, follow the steps below and refer to the figures for reference:
1.Use a floor jack to raise the machine off the ground and blocks to support the chassis and deck.
2.Remove the engine deck rear guard and the lower deck pan.
3.Check the tension on the belt using a belt tension gauge.
4.If the belt tension needs adjustment, loosen the pump belt idler bolt.
5.Push the pump belt idler forward to increase the tension, then tighten the pump belt idler bolt.
6.Check the tension on the belt again, and adjust the pump belt idler if necessary.
7.Replace the lower deck pan and engine deck rear guard.
REMOVE ENGINE
DECK REAR GUARD
REMOVE
LOWER
DECK PAN
APPLY | MOVE PUMP BELT |
TENSION | IDLER FORWARD |
HERE | TO INCREASE |
| THE TENSION |
PUMP | PUMP | PUMP BELT | |
BELT | IDLER BOLT | ||
BELT | |||
IDLER |
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