Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring

 

Length

 

 

 

1.

Park the machine on a smooth level surface such

E

 

as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage

 

 

 

the parking brake, turn off the engine and remove

 

 

the ignition key.

 

 

A

2.

Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting

 

 

position.

 

 

 

3.

Use the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length chart to

 

 

determine the correct spring length (E, Figure 54).

4.

Measure the coil length of the mower belt

 

 

tensioner spring (A,). The measurement should

B

 

equal the measurement as designated in the

 

chart. If the measurement does not equal the

C

 

measurement as designated in the chart, adjust

D

 

the anchor eyebolt (B).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length

Figure 54. Mower Belt Idler Spring Length

1.

Loosen the jam nut (C).

 

A. Mower Belt Tensioner Spring

 

B. Anchor Eyebolt

2.

Turn the adjustment nut (D) until a measurement

C. Jam Nut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

as designated in the chart is achieved.

D. Adjusment Nut

3.

Retighten the jam nut.

 

 

E. Measurement

 

Mower Belt Idler Spring Length

for

 

 

Measurement

 

 

inch

Not

 

 

cm

 

61” Mower Deck

7

17,8

 

72” Mower Deck

6-1/4

15.9

 

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