Bolens 13875-8 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
3.
Pull the worn belt (from the rear) to the double
pulley assembly and lift the belt over the
pulley.
4.
Reverse the procedure in replacing the new
belt.
5.
Be sure the idler pulley is on the outside of
the belt. Refer to the belt diagram decal on
the mower deck for correct belt installation.
6.
Be sure only an authorized belt is used in the
replacement. Refer to the parts list for the
part number of the correct replacement belt.
FIGURE 29.
Engine PUlley---~~~~
Idler Pulley No.2
and Belt Restrictor
Blade
Brake Ass'y.
Idler
Pulley No.1
This Idler Pulley
Assembles to Idler Arm
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FIGURE 30.
Repeat the adjustment if more belt take-up is
needed. Additional adjustment can be obtained by
movement of idler pulley #2 after idler pulley #1
has been moved the full length of the adjustment
slot. To obtain additional adjustment, move idler
pulley #2 towards the outside. When the idler
pulley has been tightened, relocate the belt
restrictor in the positioning slot.
This belt is of a special, high strength
construction. However, after 5-10 hours of
operation, a slight adjustment may be required.
To adjust, move the idler pulley towards the
engine pulley about 1/8". To check the belttension,
raise mower height of cut to the highestposition.
The belt must release when disengaged.
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