Woods Equipment MX61T, MX54T manual Belt Service, Belt Adjustment Figure, Belt Replacement

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BELT SERVICE

CAUTION

Use care when installing or removing belt from spring-loaded idler. Springs store energy when extended and, if released suddenly, can cause per- sonal injury.

Belt Adjustment (Figure 10)

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Figure 10. Belt Adjustment

NOTE: The belt tension is set at the factory, but may need adjustment after the first hour of initial use. Peri- odically, the belt should be checked for proper tension following the procedure below.

1.Loosen lock nut.

2.Tighten draw nut until spring has stretched approx- imately 8.8" as shown in Figure 10. Tighten lock nut.

Belt Replacement

NOTE: Major causes of belt failure are improper instal- lation and tension. Before installing a new belt, check spindle shafts and bearings for excessive end play and wear by moving side to side and up and down. Be sure shafts and bearings turn smoothly and freely.

Make sure idler pulleys are still aligned with spindle pulleys.

Check pulley grooves for cleanliness and wear. If grooves require cleaning, use a cloth moistened with a non-flammable, non-toxic, degreasing agent or com- mercial detergent and water.

When installing belts, follow the belt routing shown in Figure 11.

Avoid excessive force during installation. Do not use tools to pry belt on or roll belt over pulleys. This can cause hidden damage and premature belt failure.

Figure 11. Belt Routing

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Contents MAN0253 Introduction To the DealerTable of Contents LEA EL InstructivoSpecifications General InformationTraining SafetySafety Rules PreparationMaintenance StorageSafety & Instructional Decals MX54 & MX61Be Careful Attaching Mower to Power Unit OperationOperation Cutting Height Adjustment PowerTilt Operation & FigureMower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To tilt deck upMowing Tips Storage PositionTroubleshooting Mowing ConditionsMowing Conditions Belt ConditionsPRE-OPERATION Check List Owners ResponsibilityService ServiceLubrication Blade Removal Blade ServiceBlade Installation Blade SharpeningBelt Service Belt Adjustment FigureBelt Replacement Rear Pivot Lift ARM Service Spindle DisassemblySpindle Assembly Spindle Repair Figure Spindle RemovalCaster Wheel Maintenance Lift Linkage Bushing ReplacementPeriodically or Before Extended Storage CleaningAfter Each Use Returning to OperationMower Assembly Figure AssemblyAssembly Instructions Dealer SET-UP InstructionsInstall Discharge Chute Figure Preparation All ModelsWiring Connections MXT Deck SN 1100886 and above Wiring Connection MXT Deck SN 1100886 & aboveFZ Series Power Units without timer delay Figure Adjust Mower Deck & Figure Deck Attachment All ModelsAdjust Cutting Height Apply Deck Height Decal PowerTilt UnitsAdjust Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Anti-Scalp Height Adjustment Linkage PowerTilt Models PRE-DELIVERY Check List Dealer Check ListsDealer Check Lists Delivery Check ListMOW’N Machine Mower Deck PartsMX54 & MX61 Deck Assembly MX54 & MX61 Deck Assembly Parts List Part QTY DescriptionMX54T & MX61T Deck Assembly with Powertilt Parts Deck Drive System Deck Drive System Parts List Right Angle Gearbox Assembly Floating Deck Lift ARM Powertilt Assembly Height Adjustment Handle Assembly For MX54/MX61 Manually Controlled Cutting HeightWheel Lift Assembly Blade Spindle Assembly Mulch KIT Parts Powertilt with Timer Delay FZ Series Appendix Bolt Torque ChartSAE Series Torque Chart Metric SeriesBolt Size Chart AbbreviationsIndex IndexLimited Warranty Warranty Woods Equipment Company