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5.3 Belt Tension Adjustment
The pump drive belt is self-adjusting, and requires no adjustment, just replacement. The blade drive belt is
self-adjusting also and requires no adjustment, just replacement.
5.3.1Replacing the Cutter Deck Belt
• Stop engine and remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Remove deck covers
• Remove belt by using a ½” ratchet and extension to relieve belt tension. (See figure)
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5.3.2 Replacing the Drive Belt
• Stop engine and remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Remove the deck covers and remove the engine to blade belt. (Refer to replacing the cutter deck
belt section)
• Raise front of unit and secure
• Remove the clutch stop
• Remove belt
• Reinstall in reverse order. Figure below shows belt configuration.
• NOTE: Ensure clutch stop is reinstalled