Service manual

3 ADJUSTMENTS

3.1 GENERAL _______________________________________________________________________________

1. Adjustments and maintenance should always be performed by a

qualified technician. If proper adjustment cannot be made,

contact an authorized Jacobsen Dealer.

2. Replace, do not adjust, worn or damaged components.

3. Long hair, jewelry, or loose fitting clothing may get tangled in

moving parts.

4. Do not change governor settings or overspeed the engine.

3.2 BALL JOINTS ____________________________________________________________________________

When adjusting ball joints, be sure cut-out in ball joint is parallel to the

mounting bracket, then secure in place.

Figure 3A

3.3 ENGINE ALTERNATOR BELT _______________________________________________________________

1. Inspect and adjust new alternator belt after the first 10 hours of

operation. Check and adjust every 100 hours thereafter.

2. Adjust the alternator pulley so the belt deflects 9/32 to 11/32 in.

(7 - 9 mm) with 22 lb. (10 kg) push at midpoint between pulleys.

Refer to your engine manual.

3. To adjust, loosen alternator mounting bolts (A), and adjust

alternator until the proper belt tension is achieved.

Figure 3B

3.4 BRAKE PEDAL ___________________________________________________________________________

WARNING

To prevent injury, lower implements to the ground, disengage all

drives, engage parking brake, stop engine, and remove key from

ignition switch before making any adjustments or performing

maintenance.

Make sure the mower is parked on a solid and level surface.

Never work on a mower that is supported only by the jack. Always

use jack stands.

If only the front or rear of the mower is raised, place chocks in

front of and behind the wheels that are not raised.

CAUTION

Be careful to prevent entrapment of the hands and fingers

between moving and fixed components of the machine.

INCORRECT CORRECT

Must be parallel

after assembly

within 1/4 in.

(6 mm) per foot.