2.To adjust cutter deck drive belt: Adjust the nut so that the belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds of pres- sure. (See Figure 7).
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Figure 7. Cutter Deck Drive Belt Tension
3.To adjust blade drive belt: Using a belt tension gauge, check the belt tension so that the belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds of pressure. (See Figure 8).
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Figure 8. Blade Drive Belt Tension Check
Adjustthetensionbytighteningorloosening the nut on the
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Figure 9. Blade Belt Tension Adjustment
4. Replace the belt covers.
BELT ALIGNMENT
Beltalignmentisimportantforproperperformanceof your Scag mower. If you experience frequent belt wear or breakage, see your authorized Scag Service Dealer forbeltadjustment.
CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS
Dueto themanyconditionsthatexist, itis difficultto suggest a setting that will work for every lawn. There are, however, two adjustments that should be made on the cutter deck: pitch and height.
PITCH is the angle of the blades (comparing front to rear).
HEIGHT is the nominal distance that the blade is off the ground. This measurement is made with the blades pointed side to side and distance is measured betweencuttingtipandground.
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