Maintenance
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1. | Spring idler pulley | 3. Right side idler pulley |
2. | Front of unit | (adjustable) |
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Brake Link Adjustment
Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly.
1.Disengage brake lever (lever down).
2.Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should be 2 3/4 inches (7.0 cm) between washers. (Figure 18).
3.If adjustment is necessary, tighten the nut directly below the yoke and loosen the bottom nut (bottom one of the two tightened together) below the spring. Turn the nut directly below the washer (top nut of the two tightened together) until the correct measurement is obtained. Tighten the two nuts together and repeat on opposite side of unit. Turn clockwise to shorten spring length and turn counterclockwise to lengthen the spring.
Deck Belt Tension
Belt Guide Adjustment
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Remove the belt shield on the right side of mower deck.
3.Note belt guide bolted to deck near the shield support stud and
4.If adjustment is necessary, loosen the bolt securing the belt guide and make proper adjustment. Tighten hardware.
Figure 18
1. | Lever down | 6. | Yoke |
| (disengaged) | 7. | Lock nut |
2. | Lever up (engaged) | ||
3. | 1/4 to 5/16 inch (6.4 to | 8. | Spring adjustment |
| 7.9 mm) |
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4. | Collar | 9. | 2 3/4 inches (7.0 cm) |
5. | Trunnion roller |
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Figure 17
1. End of slot | 2. Belt guide |
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Brake Adjustment
1.Check for brake link 2 3/4 inches (7.0 cm) measurement as described in the Brake Link Adjustment section.
2.Engage the brake lever (lever up). The space between the trunnion roller and the rod collar should measure 1/4 inch to 5/16 inch
3.If adjustment is necessary, loosen nut above the trunnion roller. Adjust the nyloc nut under the trunnion roller until distance listed above exists
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