Filter
Top Products
Measure from the blade tip (beveled edge) to the
ground on all three blades. If there is more than 3/8”
difference from front to rear, then the deck should
be adjusted.
7. Also, correct this difference by shortening or
lengthening both the left and right side adjusting
links as stated above.
Blade Tips
Discharge
Side
(Bottom View)
16
DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt adjustment should be checked every 50 hours
to get maximum life and cutting performance from
the mower. Belt tension is adjusted by increasing or
decreasing the length of the spring on the movable
idler. For proper belt tension on the 48”, 54” and 60”,
mowers, the spring length should be set at 2.88”.
To adjust the spring length, loosen or tighten the
1/2” hex nuts on the spring adjusting rod until the
correct spring length is reached.
DECK BELT REPLACEMENT
USE ONLY GENUINE BUSH HOG REPLACEMENT PARTS
A. Remove the deck lift bar.
B. Remove the deck shield assembly.
C. Relieve the spring tension by loosening the two
1/2” hex nuts on the spring adjustment rod.
D. Remove old belt.
E. Install new belt. Be sure that the belt is properly
positioned in all sheave grooves.
F. Adjust tension on the belt by adjusting the length
of the spring on the moveable idler. The correct
spring length is 2.88” for the 48”, 54”, and 60” decks.
G. Replace the deck shield assembly.
H. Replace the deck lift bar.
DECK SPINDLE BELT ROUTING
Idler Spring Tension Adjustment
Spring Loaded Idler Assembly
(Initial spring length should be set at 2.88”)
Right Side
Deck Adjusting Link
Torsion Bar Lever Arm
With Turnbuckle