Regular Maintenance

Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner SpringLength

1. Park the machine on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.

2.

Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position.

7-1/4”

3.

Measure the coil length of the mower belt tensioner

(18,42 cm)

 

spring (A, Figure 46). The measurement should equal

A

 

7-1/4” (18,42 cm). If the measurement does not equal

 

7-1/4” (18,42 cm), adjust the anchor eyebolt (B).

 

Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length

 

1.

Loosen the jam nut (C).

B

2.

Turn the adjustment nut (D) until a measurement of

D

 

7-1/4” (18,42 cm) is achieved.

C

3.

Retighten the jam nut.

 

 

Figure 46. Mower Belt Idler Spring Length

 

A. Mower Belt Tensioner Spring

 

B. Anchor Eyebolt

 

C. Jam Nut

Reproduction

 

D. Adjustment Nut

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