transaxle (transmission) drive belt adiustment
A new belt will stretch after the first few hours of operation, then after initial stretch, ad1ustment IS seldom neces-
sary.
IDLER BRACKET7 1/2"
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FIG. 19
1.Loosen bolt in flat idler and frome, and push idler and bolt down in slot 01 frame until center of idlerpulleyon idler bracket (just back of engine), is7h inches above frame as shown. Tighten bolt in flat idler and frame securely.
NOTE: Foot pedal should be in vertical or just back of vertical position with clutch engaged. New belts will stretch after a few hours of operation, then after initial stretch, adjustment is seldom necessary. Adjust belt <lIter first 10 hours of operotion.
brake adiustment
| /'DRIVE BELT | PARKING | |
| ........_ ...., /' | ||
FIG. 20
To adjust brake, loosen nut back of turnbuckle and turn turnbuckle (clockwise when standing in front of tractor), one turn at a time until foot pedal has about 4 inches 01 travel from clutch engaged to lull brake position, or center of idier is about 5 3/8 inches above frame as shown.
Tab on idler bracket will deflect belt slightly. Tighten jam nut against turnbuckle to lock turnbuckle in position. Keep brake properly adjusted especially in hilly
park brake lock adlustment
To tighten parking brake ioosen hex nuts (A and B). Rotate parking lock lever to lock position. By hand press foot pedal forward to full brake position. Whi Ie holding brake pedal forward tighten nut (B), against bushing IC), finger tight. Release foot pedal, and turn nut (B)'back against bushing (C)' two additional turns. Tighten nut (A), against nut (8), to lock in position. Place