FIGURE 7
e)Proper belt tension will require about 10 lbs. (44.5 Nt.) side pull on the belt, halfway between pulleys, to deflect belt 1/2” (1.3 cm). (See Figure 7, Point A).
4.2.6Blade Brake Adjustment:
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
b)Disengage PTO.
c)Make sure the blade brake pad rests against the sheave. Adjust the spring mounting bolts to properly align the pad on the sheave. See Figure 8.
d)Check the distance between the spacer and the nut at the end of the blade brake rod. The distance should be between 1/8” (.32 cm) and
3/16” (.47 cm). See Figure 8.
e)Engage the PTO and check to make sure the blade brake pad clears the sheave.
(.32 - .47 cm)
FIGURE 8
4.2.7Belt Guide Adjustment:
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
b)Engage the PTO.
c)Check belt guides under the engine deck for proper adjustment (See Figures 9 and 10). Adjust as necessary.
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