MAINTENANCE &ADJUSTMENTS -
Deck Belt Adjustment and Replacement Replace the deck belt if it is worn, frayed, or glazed. You will
need to remove the deck belt to replace the pump belt and
disconnect it to replace the blade belt. Whenever you remove
and replace the deck belt, check the adjustment of the belt
guides, blade control linkage, and the blade brake.
Moving belts and pulleys can cause serious injuries.
Do not operate engine with the belt cover removed.
Before removing belt cover for maintenance, remove key
from ignition switch and disconnect all spark plug leads.
Adjust Belt Tension 1.
Move the blade control ON.
2. Check the position of the tensioner arm in the slot in the
power unit.
3. If the arm is to the inside of the large slot, the idler pulley
needs to be adjusted.
4. If the arm is ahead of the large slot, measure the length of
the tensioner spring.
SPRING LENGTH: 1’4 inch (32 mm)
6. Remove the belt cover and turn the wing nut to set the spring
length.
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