Maintenance Section 5-6
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Figure 7.
Shut off mower and tractor. Loosen all four nuts (1) on gearbox slide plate (2). Loosen jam nut (3) on tension
adjustment bolt (4). Tighten adjustment bolt until belt deflection along front of belts is 3/4" with approximately 10
pounds applied to center of length. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Tighten jam nut and nuts on Gearbox slide plate.
FIGURE 7
BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Figure 7.
Shut off mower and tractor. Remove belt shield fasteners and belt shields. Loosen gearbox slide plate bolts and gear
box adjustment bolt. Slide gearbox to the full forward position. Slip belts under gearbox sheave (5) and over center
spindle sheave. Slip new belts under gearbox sheave and over center spindle sheave. Ensure that right-hand belt
is in the lower groove of gearbox sheave and that left-hand belt is in the upper groove of gearbox sheave. Slide gearbox
to the full rear position and adjust according to Belt Adjustment Procedure. Reinstall shields and shield fasteners.
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