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INSTALLING DECK BELT

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belts while the engine is running. I?emove the ignition switch key from the ignition and disconnect the spark plug caps to prevent accidental start up.

1. Loosen the Belt Tension Adjusting knob fully. Place the V-belt on the PTO drive pulley, then on the mower drive pulley as illustrated.

2. Push up on drive belt tensioner to ease instal- lation, then place the belt on the pulley on the tensioner side (right). Next, place belt on the pulley on the left side.

3. Position the V-belt drive stopper (comes with tractor) ontothe frame as shownusing one 10 x 20 flange bolt and one 8 x 16 flange bolt. Tighten bolts to 2.2 Kg-m (16 ft-lb).

4. install the belt stopper collars on each side of the tensioner frame using 8 x 45 mm flange bolts. Tighten bolts to 2.2 Kg-m (16 ft-lb).

NOTE: Check that the belt is properly installed on the pulley with a 90” twist between the drive pulley and the idler pulley. Be sure the “V” of the belt goes in the “V” of the pulley.

5.Reconnect spark plugs. Start the engine, move the hydraulic cylinder selector lever (if so equipped) to “FRONT’. Move Lift Sector lever to “UP” and raise the mower deck fully.

NOTE: Deck must be in fully raised position to properly set belt tension.

6, Turn the Lowering Speed Adjusting knob fully clockwise to prevent the deck from lowering.

7.Stop the engine and remove the key from the engine switch.

8. Adjust the Belt Tension Knob until the	BELT ADJUST ST0
stopper of the tension arm just contacts the
frame as illustrated.

9.Return the Lowering Speed Adjusting knob to the original position.

INSTALLING MOWER

BELT STOPPER COLLAR