SERVICE AND
uJJ_t
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 25)
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
oRemove mower drive belt (See'%OREPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of th{s manual).
=Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual)..
,Remove four screws from R..H, mandrel cover and remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing°
,Carefully roll belt off R,H. mandrel pulley,,
. Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and LH, mandrel pulley.
oRemove any dirt or grass which may have accumu- lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
°Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely,
•Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and
•install new belt in lower groove of LH° mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel puliey as shown.
,Roll belt over R.H mandrel pufiey, Make sure belt is in all grooves properly,
oReconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein- stall RH, mandrel cover.
,Reinstall mower to tractor (See"TO INSTALL MOWER" in the Assembly section of this manual),,
oReassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).
L.H,MOWERCENTER
MANDREL BLADE
DRIVE BELT MANDREL
IDLER
PULLEY
R_R.
MANDREL
COVER
SECONDARY
IDLER ARM
SPRINGSWAY-BAR
BRACKETSCREW
FIG, 25
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
(See Fig. 26)
The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a buittqn brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds° Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as require& Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center!department.
oMake sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position r
OAdjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures _012" at all three slot locations cut inside of brake plate
ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate.
ROTOR \ | CLUTCH PLATE |
SLOT (3). '_;_ | ,, |
| 012 |
/ | \ |
NYLON LOCKNUT (3) | BRAKE PLATE |
FIG° 26
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27)
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the left side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear',then brake must be adjusted.
Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.
°Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.
,If distance is other than
°Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au- thorized service center/department.
WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGE"
OPERATING |
|
ARM | JAM NUT |
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FIG, 27
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