BELT TENSION

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

BELT TENSION

ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT:

 

42' and 50"

P/N 6111

60"

P/N 6938

The engine to mower deck drive belts are automatically held in proper tension by springs which push the deck assembly forward and do not require any additional adjustment to be made.

MOWER DECK SERPENTINE

BELT:

42"

P/N 6109

50"

P/N 1300

60"

P/N 6939

Refer to illustration for adjustment procedure.

TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN

HEX NUT TO ACHIEVE

THISDIMENSION 50" & 60" 5/8"

42" 3/4"

NOTE: Belt deflection or movement should be approximately 1/4" when measured at mid-point between pulleys.

Periodically inspect both belt and idler systems.

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Dixon ZTR 5017, ZTR 5022 manual Care And Maintenance, Belt Tension, Engine To Mower Deck Belt