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A
MX15328
4.Check the
When properly adjusted, there would be approximately a 2
mm(1/16 in.) gap between the spring coils.
•To increase belt tension: Turn nut (A) clockwise.
•To decrease belt tension: Turn nut (A) counterclockwise.
Checking and Adjusting Spindle Drive Belt Tension -
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2.Adjust the mower deck for the lowest cutting height, and lower the deck.
3.Raise foot platform.
A
B
MX15327
4.Check the spindle drive belt (A) tension. The belt should deflect a maximum of 13 mm (1/2 in.) when a force of 4.5 kg (10 lb) is applied to the center of the longest span.
When properly adjusted, there would be approximately an 2 mm (1/16 in.) gap between the spring coils.
•To increase belt tension: Turn nut (B) clockwise.
•To decrease belt tension: Turn nut (B) counterclockwise.
Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive Belt -
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2.Raise foot platform.
3.Remove mower deck drive belt covers.
A
B
MX15317
4.Release mower deck drive belt tension by turning the tension adjuster nut (A) counterclockwise.
5.Remove mower deck drive belt (B).
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