SERVICE AND
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 25)
The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL-
•Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).
•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
•Pull belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION -
•Install new belt in reverse order of removal.
•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.
•Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.
IDLER
PULLEYS
MANDREL
PULLEY
ADJUSTMENTS
WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"
DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY,
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTEWDEPARTMENT
MANDREL
PULLEY
FIG. 25
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right 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.
FIG. 26
TO ADJUST A'I-i'ACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 27)
The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a
•Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position.
•Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in the side of brake plate.
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.
ROTORCLUTCH PLATE
.012"
BRAKE PLATE
NYLON LOCKNUT (3)
FIG. 27
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