Product Manual

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REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length - 48”
Models (S/N: 2014720669 & Above)
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. Measure the coil length of the mower belt tensioner
spring (A, Figure 45). The measurement should equal
7-1/4” (18,42 cm). If the measurement does not equal
7-1/4” (18,42 cm), adjust the anchor eyebolt (B).
Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length - 48” Models
(S/N: 2014720669 & Above)
1. Loosen the jam nut (C).
2. Turn the adjustment nut (D) until a measurement of
7-1/4” (18,42 cm) is achieved.
3. Retighten the jam nut.
7-1/4”
(18,42 cm)
A
Figure 45. Mower Belt Idler Spring Length
A. Mower Belt Tensioner Spring
B. Anchor Eyebolt
C. Jam Nut
D. Adjustment Nut
B
D
C
Check the Mower Belt Tensioner Spring Length - 44”
Models (All) & 48” Models (S/N: 2014720668 & Below)
With the spring anchor (A, Figure 44) adjusted in the second
hole (B) of the spring bracket (C) the coil-to-coil spring
length should measure 7-1/4” (18,42 cm).
Figure 44. Check the Mower Belt Tensioner Spring Length
A. Spring Anchor
B. Second Hole
C. Spring Bracket
A
A
A
7-1/4”
(18,42 cm)
Not for
Reproduction