Regular Maintenance

Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner SpringLength

This procedure is for models with 36” Mower Decks (Serial

Number Range: All) and models with 48” Mower DecksE

(Serial Number Range: 2014732448 & Above)

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.

3. Measure the coil length of the mower belt tensioner

 

spring (A, Figure 41). The measurement should equal

 

the measurement as indicated in the chart. If the

A

measurement does not equal the measurement as

 

indicated in the chart, adjust the anchor eyebolt (B).

B

Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length

C

1. Loosen the jam nut (C).

D

2.Turn the adjustment nut (D) until the measurement as indicated in the chart is achieved.

3. Retighten the jam nut.

Reproduction

 

 

 

Figure 41. Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length

 

 

for

 

 

 

A.

Mower Belt Tensio er Spri g

Mower Belt Idler Spring Length

 

B.

Anchor Eyeb lt

36” Mower Deck

5-5/8” (14.3 cm)

 

C. Jam Nut

48” Mower Deck

7” (17.8 cm)

 

D. Adjustment Nut

 

E.

Measurement

 

 

 

 

Not

 

 

 

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