ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’D

Straight Line Running Adj. - Cont'd

4.Adjust position of turnbuckle by moving it in mounting slot either forward to slow left wheel or backward to speed up left wheel. If unit pulls to the right, left wheel is too fast. If unit pulls to the left, left wheel is too slow.

5.Tighten nut to secure turnbuckle.

6.Readjust neutral if necessary. (See Figure 2)

Cutter Deck Drive Belts

CAUTION:

Stop engine and remove key from ignition be- fore making any adjustments. Wait for all mov- ing parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work.

1.Lift foot plate and secure with foot plate support rod.

2.To adjust cutter deck drive belt: Adjust until end of spring aligns with end of L-shaped bracket. (See

Figure 5)

 

BELT

NUT

"J" BOLT

 

 

END OF L- SHAPED

WASHER

BRACKET

 

 

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Figure 5

NOTE: Due to initial belt stretching, check this adjustment after the first 2 hour, 4 hour, and 8 hour intervals.

3.To adjust RH blade drive belt: Adjust RH belt tension so belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds pressure. Adjust tension by tightening or loosening J-bolt.

(See Figure 6 for SMZ-52; See Figure 7 for SMZ-61 & SMZ-48)

4.Carefully unlatch foot plate support rod and lower foot plate.

NUT

"J" BOLT

WASHER

BELT

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Figure 6 - SMZ-52

BELT

WASHER

NUT

"J" BOLT

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Figure 7 - SMZ-61 & SMZ-48

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Scag Power Equipment SSZ operating instructions Straight Line Running Adj. Contd, Cutter Deck Drive Belts

SSZ specifications

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