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SERVICE MOWER
necessary.
Adjusting Mower Belt Tension (107 cm (42 in.)
Deck)
MX7681
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Loosen nuts (A) and move cable bracket (B) away from
the center of deck to tighten belt tension. Tighten nuts.
Adjusting Spindle Brakes (107 cm (42 in.)
Deck)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Remove mower deck.
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3. Remove left belt shield and adjust two blade brakes (A).
MX10507
4. Measure distance from spindle brake bracket (B) to nut
(C) on end of brake rod.
• Bracket to nut distance should be: 2 – 3 mm (0.08 –
0.12 in).
5. If adjustment is required, turn nut (C) on end of brake
rod in correct direction to set brake at proper distance from
pulley.
6. Adjust both brakes.
7. Install left belt shield.
8. Install mower deck.
Checking for Bent Mower Blades
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Raise mower to transport position to access blades.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Mower blades must stop within 5
seconds after mower is turned off. Check
spindle brake measurement every 25 hours or
once a year (whichever comes first).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Avoid belt damage.
Spindle brake engagement should be checked and
corrected every time the mower belt tension is
adjusted.
Mower belt tension should be adjusted, if required,
before brakes are adjusted.
A
B
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are
sharp. Always wear gloves when handling
mower blades or working near blades.
A
B
C