MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT Replace the blade belt if it is worn, frayed, or glazed.
Moving belts and pulleys can cause serious injuries.
Do not operate engine with the belt cover(s)
removed.
Before removing belt cover(s) for maintenance,
remove key from ignition switch and disconnect the
spark plug lead. .
Inspect and Adjust 1. Move the blade control
OFF.
Remove the belt
cover(s).
2. Check the tensioner spring length.
MINIMUM SPRING LENGTH
(hook-to-hook):
120 - 140 mm (4% - 5% in)
If the spring is too short, adjust the tensioner:
3. Remove the blade belt from the right (discharge
side) pulley.
ANCHOR BOLT
48-inch deck shown
. . .
4. Remove the spring from the anchor bolt and
install the bolt in an alternate hole. Install the spring over the bolt.
5. Install the belt over the pulleys
If the spring is still too short with the anchor bolt in the last position, replace the
belt.
6. Install the belt cover.
Replace 48-inch deck
0 36-inch deck
1. Move the blade control
OFF
and remove the belt cover.
2. From under the deck, remove the two nuts from the deck belt guide
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