Great Dane GDRZ61-25KAE, GDRZ72-27KHE, GDRZ61-28KHE, GDRZ61-26KHE, GDRZ52-25KHE manual Service Mower

SERVICE MOWER

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4.Check the engine-to-deck drive belt tension. The belt 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.

When properly adjusted, there would be approximately a 2

mm(1/16 in.) gap between the spring coils.

•To increase belt tension: Turn nut (A) clockwise.

•To decrease belt tension: Turn nut (A) counterclockwise.

Checking and Adjusting Spindle Drive Belt Tension - 72-Inch Mower Deck

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.

3.Raise foot platform.

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4.Check the spindle drive belt (A) tension. The belt 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.

When properly adjusted, there would be approximately an 2 mm (1/16 in.) gap between the spring coils.

•To increase belt tension: Turn nut (B) clockwise.

•To decrease belt tension: Turn nut (B) counterclockwise.

Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive Belt - 48-, 52- and 61-Inch Mower Deck

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2.Raise foot platform.

3.Remove mower deck drive belt covers.

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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).

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