SET MOWER BELT TENSION
WARNING
For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury.
Service Interval: Yearly
1.Turn the PTO to the off position, engage the parking brake, turn the engine off, and remove the key. Remove the mower deck (see “Mower deck removal”).
2.Remove the screws securing the belt covers. Remove the belt covers.
3.Loosen the idler assembly capscrew (B, Figure 25).
4.Using a 3/8" drive ratchet and extension (D), move the
5.Remove the belt (C) and inspect it for cracks, missing teeth and wear. Replace belt if worn or damaged.
6.Reinstall the belt (C). Releasing the idler assembly
(B) allows the spring to automatically tension the cogged belt.
7.Tighten the idler assembly capscrew (B) and reinstall the belt covers.
Regular Maintenance
D |
A |
B |
C |
Figure 25. Mower Belt Tension
A. | 3/8” Square Hole | C. Arbor Drive Belt |
B. | Pulley Capscrew | D. Ratchet |
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK
Service Interval: Every Fall & Spring
Check the function of the safety interlock system using the test procedure found on page 7 of this manual. If the tractor fails any of the tests, see your dealer.
BLADE BRAKE CHECK
Service Interval: Every 100 Hours or Fall & Spring
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off.
1.With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in seat, start the engine.
2.Look over the
3.If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT CHECK
Service Interval: After 25 Hrs, Then Every 250 Hrs
Check the PTO clutch adjustment after every 250 hours of
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for all engine main- tenance procedures and recommendations.
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