F.DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND TENSION – Refer to Figure 10
WARNING: Shut off engine and allow mower blades to stop turning before making any adjustments or repairs.
Remove the safety shields.
Loosen the nuts on the
Slip the belt down under the drive sheave and off the blade spindle sheaves.
Install the new belt and then adjust the tension as follows: See Figure 10. Take special care to make sure that the belt is placed between the brake stud and the idler pulley.
Only Include
Spring in
Measurement
Front | Clutch Engagement |
Clutch Arm
Engine
Clutch Engaged Spring Length
Clutch Disengaged Spring Length
Brake Stud |
| No Less Than 1/2” Clearance With |
| Clutch Engaged | |
|
| |
|
| 0” With Clutch Disengaged |
Figure 10: Belt Pattern, Spring Adjustment, and Brake Adjustment
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