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Figure 5
AUXILARY BELT ADJUSTMENT
ROD
IDLER PIVOT POINT
TURNBUCKLE
ENGAGEMENT IDLER
ASSEMBLY
1/4"
BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
1. Before performing adjustments on blade belt, turn the mower off and disconnect spark plug wire
or wires.
2. Remove front deck belt shield.
3. Loosen nut on turnbuckle.
4. Set belt tension when blade engagement lever is in the engaged position.
5. To increase belt tension rotate turnbuckle toward the rear of the mower until desired tension is
gained. Do not over tighten belts, to much tension will reduce belt and spindle bearing life.
(see fig. 5)
AUXILIARY BLADE BELT
1. Before performing adjustments on blade belt, turn the mower off and disconnect spark plug wire
or wires.
2. To adjust tension on the auxiliary belt rotate nut on linkage that is attached to deck strap located
on the right side of cutter deck.(see fig. 5)