Honda Power Equipment H4514H /

CUTTER DECK

Priorto using the mower, be suretocheckthat dirt, mud, and grass have not built

up in the deck. For cleaning, refer to page 77.

CUTTER DECK DRIVE BELT AND BLADE BELT

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Inspection

Lower the deck as far as it will go with the deck height adjusting lever,

and raise the hood.

Inspect the belts for damage or excessive wear. If the belts are damaged or

excessively worn, replace them as described on pages 66-69.

ClJlTER DECK DRIVE BELT BLADE BELT

Cutter deck drive belt tension

Lower the deck as far as it will go with the deck height adjusting lever.

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 Dossible to align the pin with the tension alignment

mark, replace the-deck drive belt.

c. Tighten the lock nut. LOCK NUT

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TENSIONER

ARM

LOW TENSION INDICATOR

MARK

TENSION INDICATOR

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BELT TENSION A’oJUSTlNG KNOB