can u tighten the drive belt on an exmark comercial 30 inch push mower?

Asked by danny on 05/07/2014 1  Answer

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5 Maintenance Note: Wait for all moving parts to stop and remove spark plug wire before servicing, cleaning, or making any adjustments to the unit. Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive (Self-Propelled Units Only) If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has atendency to creep forward when the control bail is released, adjust the drive cable nuts. DANGER Checking the operation of the mower with the belt cover removed will allow debris to be thrown in the operator's or bystander's direction and can result in serious personal injury or death. Do Not operate the unit when cover is not in place. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Remove the belt cover by pulling upward on the back of the cover to unsnap the front and back cover tabs. Remove any debris under the cover 3. If the lawn mower does not self propel with bailengaged, tighten the belt by turning the drivecable nuts clockwise. To maximize belt life, DoNot overtighten the belt.If the lawn mower creeps forward without thebail engaged, loosen the belt by turning the drivecable nuts counterclockwise.Figure 311. Adjustment of drive cable nuts4. Reinstall the belt cover by pushing down on therear first and then snapping the front onto themower housing.5. Check the operation for desired drive control.6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 as necessary for furtheradjustment.Note: Adjustment to obtain desired groundspeed at full bail travel may be made in order toaccommodate slower speeds
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