Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
4.3.4.TRACTION DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
Should a gradual loss of traction be noticed, it may be necessary to adjust the traction drive belt tension, Adjust as follows:
1.Move tractor to a firm, level surface,
2.Turn engine"OFF", Remove key.
3.Remove mowing deck,
4.Remove the traction drive belt stationary idler mounting bolt, See Figure 4,21,
5.Move the stationary idler one hole towards left side of tractor for more belt tension,
NOTE: Note the orientation of belt guide and make certain it remains in the same orientation after moving idler.
NOTE: Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor. See Figure 4.21.
6.Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt.
7.Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Set park brake. Start engine.
8.Visually inspect traction drive belt for movement. When properly adjusted, the traction drive belt should not have any movement or rotation with the engine running and park brake engaged.
9.Should movement be present, readjust traction drive belt to release belt tension as described in
previous instructions.
BELT GUIDE
MOUNTING
BRACKET
MORE
TENSION
STATIONARY |
|
MOUNTING BOLT | LESS |
I | TENSION |
MORE TENSION
LESS TENSION
MOUNTING BRACKET
BELT GUIDE - MAKE CERTAIN
BELT GUIDE ORIENTATION 18
MAINTAINED.
I | STATIONARY IDLER |
|
MOUNTING
$ BRACKET
FIGURE 4.21
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