MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTING / CHECKING BELT TENSION
To adjust belt tension or replace belts on flail cutter head, remove four bolts that secure belt cover and remove cover. The hex nuts shown below can be adjusted to increase / decrease the belt tension as needed. (NOTE: Location of adjustment nuts may vary on flail cutter heads.) Be sure to replace the belt cover BEFORE operating mower!
DECK STOP ADJUSTMENT
Loosen locking nut. Turn adjustment bolt in, and run deck cylinder out to full extension. Adjust bolt out until the head just touches the boom, and tighten lock nut.
NOTE: Bolt should not hit boom before cylinder reaches full travel.
JD 7X30 COUGAR Maintenance Section
