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Figure 39. Mower Belt Idler Spring Length
A. Mower Belt Tensioner Spring
B. Anchor Eyebolt
C. Jam Nut
D. Adjustment Nut
A
D
C
B
Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner
Spring Length
1. Park the machine on a smooth level surface such
as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage
the parking brake, turn off the engine and remove
the ignition key.
2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting
position.
3. Use the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length chart to
determine the correct spring length.
4. Measure the coil length of the mower belt tension
spring (A, Figure 39). The measurement should
equal the measurement as designated in the
chart. If the measurement does not equal the
measurement as designated in the chart, adjust
the mower belt idler spring length (E).
Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring
Length
1. Loosen the jam nut (C, Figure 39) on the anchor
eyebolt (B).
2. Turn the adjustment nut (D) until the measurement
as designated in the chart is achieved.
3. Retighten the jam nut.
Regular Maintenance
E
Mower Belt Idler Spring Length
Measurement
Deck Size inch cm
48” Mower Deck
7-1/4 18,4
52” Mower Deck
6-1/2” 16,5
Not for
Reproduction