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B
C
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4.Loosen the jam nut (B) on the link rod assembly, and turn the sleeve (C) until the blade height is 89 mm
Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2.Adjust the mower deck for the lowest cutting height, and lower the deck.
A
C
B
D
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3.Check the mower deck drive (A) and spindle drive (B) belt tension. The belts should deflect a maximum of 13 mm (1/2 in.) when a force of 4.5 kg (10 lb) is applied to the center of the longest span.
•To Increase Belt Tension: Turn nut (C - mower deck drive belt) or (D - spindle drive belt) clockwise.
•To Decrease Belt Tension: Turn nut (C - mower deck drive belt) or (D - spindle drive belt)
counterclockwise.
Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive Belts
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2.Raise foot platform.
3.Remove mower deck drive belt covers.
B
A
D
C
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4.Release mower deck drive belt tension, by turning the tension adjuster nut (A) counterclockwise.
5.Remove mower deck drive belt (B).
6.Release spindle drive belt tension by turning tension adjustment nut (C) counterclockwise.
7.Remove spindle drive belt (D).
8.Install new spindle drive belt (D) and adjust drive belt tension.
9.Install new mower deck drive belt (B) and adjust drive belt tension.
10.Install mower deck drive belt covers.
11.Lower foot platform.
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