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3. To adjust the RH blade drive belt: Adjust the RH
belt tension so the belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds
pressure. Adjust the tension by tightening or
loosening the J-bolt. (See Figure 6 for SMZ-52;
See Figure 7 for SMZ-61 & SMZ-48)
4. Carefully unlatch foot plate support rod and lower
foot plate.
Drive Belt Replacement
Figure 6 - SMZ-52
NUT
"J" BOLT
WASHER
BELT
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Stop the engine and remove the key from the
ignition before making any adjustments. Wait
for all moving parts to come to a complete stop
before beginning work.
1. Lift the foot plate and secure with the foot plate
support rod.
2. To adjust the cutter deck drive belt: Adjust until the
end of the spring aligns with the end of L-shaped
bracket. (See Figure 5)
Figure 5
NOTE: Due to initial belt stretching, check this
adjustment after the first 2 , 4 , and 8 hour intervals.
Cutter Deck Drive Belts
NUT
"J" BOLT
WASHER
BELT
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Figure 7 - SMZ-61 & SMZ-48
ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’D
Straight Line Running Adj. - Cont'd
4. Adjust the position of the turnbuckle by moving it in
the mounting slot either forward to slow the left
wheel or backward to speed up the left wheel. If
the unit pulls to the right, the left wheel is too fast.
If the unit pulls to the left, the left wheel is too slow.
5. Tighten the jam nut to secure the turnbuckle.
6. Readjust neutral if necessary. (See Figure 2)
NUT
"J" BOLT
WASHER
BELT
END OF L- SHAPED
BRACKET
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CAUTION: