Controls, Idler Pulley Kit And Location

Locate two holes along the back center section of the mower deck. Install the stationary idler and related parts in the left hand hole location as shown in Figure

3.See the belt routing decal on deck. Be sure the coned end of the disc spring is against the head of the bolt as illustrated (See Figure 3).

3/8 WHIZLOCK NUT

3/8 HEX CAP

SCREW

FIGURE 3

IDLER PULLEY KIT AND LOCATION

3.8.7Install mower deck drive belt.

NOTE: Make sure to use proper belt for your deck. The belt (Part #1-543523) that is installed on the unit is for 60”decks only. For 52” decks, the belt (Part #1- 543749) from the bolt bag must be used. Refer to belt routing decal on deck. Slip belt between clutch drive sheave and drive wheel release rod (make sure belt is in the sheave groove).

Install the deck drive belt around the clutch. Refer to belt routing decal. Be sure belt is in the clutch drive sheave groove. Place the other end of the belt into the V- groove of the stationary idler, move the spring loaded idler outward and route the belt around the inside of the spring loaded idler. Position the belt into the V- groove of the mower deck drive sheave. Carefully release the spring loaded idler. Install the center belt shield.

3.8.8Adjust cutting height of deck and anti-scalp rollers. (See Section 6.2.1.)

3.9POSITION DISCHARGE CHUTE:

Loosen two (2) 5/16” nyloc nuts attaching discharge chute. Lower the discharge chute into position. Retighten nyloc nuts until chute is snug but can pivot freely.

3.10SERVICE ENGINE: See Engine Operator's Manual.

4.CONTROLS

Familiarize yourself with all controls before operating the mower.

4.1Steering Handle Bar: Located in center of steering console in front of operator’s seat. During forward operation of the machine, movement of the steering handle to the right will cause the machine to turn to the right and vice versa. The steering system is chain connected from the steering shaft sprocket to the yoke sprocket. The chain has two adjustable connectors.

4.2Motion Control Pedal: Located on the right side of steering console. The foot pedal controls the forward and reverse operation with foot motion. To increase forward speed press front pedal down until desired speed is obtained, to increase reverse speed press back pedal down until desired speed is obtained. Movement of the front pedal down will cause the machine to go forward. To stop forward travel, remove foot from pedal. The neutral centering device moves the motion pedal back to the neutral position.

For reverse motion, place foot heel on the rear pedal pad and press downward. Remove foot from pedal to stop reverse motion. The pedal automatically returns to neutral. When parking brake is engaged, the motion control pedal can be moved but will not function.

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