Dixon 18134-1004 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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BELTS:
Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to
be in poor condition.
BELT TENSION:
Mower Deck Serpentine Belt
P/N 1300 (50”) 9758 (60”)
Manual adjustment.
Refer to illustrationfor adjustment procedure.
Engine to Mower Deck Belt
P/N 18282 (50”) 18280 (60”)
The engine to mower deck drive belts are automatically
held in proper tension by springs which push the deck
assembly forward and do not require any additional
adjustment to be made.
Note: Belt deflection or movement should be approximately
1/4” when measured at mid-point between pulleys.
Periodically inspect both belt and idler systems.
Idler Weldment
3/4”
(50” & 60” Serpentine)
“L” Rod
Idler Shock Mount
Hex Nut
Tighten or Loosen
Hex Nut to achieve
this dimension