Honda Power Equipment H4013 n

Cutter deck

Prior to using the mower, be sure to check that dirt, mud, and grass have

not built up in the deck. For cleaning, refer to page 65.

Cutter deck drive belt and blade belt

INSPECTION

1. Lower the cutter deck by using the cutter deck height adjusting lever.

2. Inspect the belts for damage or excessive wear. If the belts are damag-

ed or excessively worn, replace them as described on pages 56 and 57.

CUTTER DECK

DRIVE BELT \

BLADE BELT

l Cutter deck drive belt tension

1. Lower the cutter deck as far as it will go with the cutter deck height ad-

justing lever.

2. Check belt tension by looking at the location of the tension indicator pin

on the tensioner arm. The tension is OK as long as the pin is between

the tension alignment mark and the low tension indicator mark.

If the pin is not between the marks, follow the steps below:

a. Loosen the lock nut.

b. Turn the belt tension adjusting knob until the pin aligns with the ten-

sion alignment mark.

NOTE: If it is not possible to align the pin with the tension alignment

mark, replace the deck drive belt.

c. Tighten the lock nut.

INDICATOR

TENSIONER

ARM

BELT TENSION I

ADJUSTING KNOB