Dixon ZTR Drive Belt and Lawn Mower Belt Tension Guide

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

BELTS

Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts showing signs of wear or cracking.

BELT TENSION

Engine to Mower Deck Belt: 34" P/N 539 117811 44" P/N 539 118156

Manual adjustment. Turn nut on deck eyebolt to adjust belt tension.

Turn nut to adjust
belt tension	—Fig. 11—
	—Fig. 11—

NOTE: Belt deflection or movement should be approximately ¼"(6mm) when measured at midpoint between pulleys. Periodically inspect both belt and idler systems.

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