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Replacing Cutter Unit Drive Belt
1.Place unit on ground or support securely.
2.Remove belt guard.
3.Remove idler arm spring.
4.Remove extension shaft housing mounting bracket front bolt and loosen rear bolt.
5.Loosen extension shaft housing mounting bracket rear bolt.
6.Pivot extension shaft housing mounting bracket assembly. Remove old belt and install new one.
7.Reinstall front mounting bolt then secure extension shaft housing mounting bracket to unit.
8.Reinstall idler arm spring and belt guard.
Setting Cutting Height
The mower’s cutting height is set by positioning the roller assembly to desired cut height.
1.Place the tractor and mower on a level surface and completely lower the mower to the ground.
2.Shut down the tractor, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.
3.Place lifting device (scissor jack or hydraulic jack) under center of cutter housing.
4.Remove hex nuts, washers and carriage bolts from bracket at each end of roller. Make certain that roller bracket is free to move once the fasteners are removed. A stuck roller could drop unexpectedly and cause injury.
5.Use lifting device to reposition cutter housing to desired height. Align bracket holes with cutter housing, then reinstall hardware.
6.Lower cutter housing to the ground and remove lifting device.
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