Not for
Reproduction
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Maintenance
bar CLOCKWISE and install the belt on the
stationary idler pulley (B). Carefully release the
tension on the breaker bar.
7. Reinstall the mower deck guards.
8. Run the mower under no-load condition for about
5 minutes to break-in the new belt.
Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring
Length
1. Park the machine on a smooth level surface such
as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage
the parking brake, turn off the engine and remove
the ignition key.
2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting
position.
3. Measure the coil length of the mower belt
tensioner spring (A, Figure 42). The measurement
should equal 7” (17,8 cm). If the measurement
does not equal 7” (17,8 cm), adjust the anchor
eyebolt (B).
Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length
1. Loosen the jam nut (C).
2. Turn the adjustment nut (D) until a measurement
of 7” (17,8 cm) is achieved.
3. Retighten the jam nut.
7”
(17,8 cm)
DC
B
A
Figure 42. Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring
Length
A. Mower Belt Tensioner Spring
B. Anchor Eyebolt
C. Jam Nut
D. Adjustment Nut