Service Manual

MOWER DECK
8-7Fixed Deck Mid-Size Service Manual
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11. Check mower belt tension (Fig. 898).
Note: If adjustment is required see “Adjusting
Mower Belt Tension” below.
Fig 898 fi g. 47 G001565
Fig 899 PICT-6068
1. Loosen the locknut on the turnbuckle (Fig. 899).
Adjusting Mower Belt Tension
Fig 900 fi g. 47 G001565
2. Rotate the turnbuckle as follows:
A. Increase tension: rotate the turnbuckle toward
the rear of the mower.
B. Decrease tension: rotate the turnbuckle toward
the front of the mower.
Note: The eyebolt threads on both ends of the
turnbuckle should be engaged a minimum of
5/16” (8mm).
3. Engage the blade control lever (PTO) and check the
belt tension.
Note: The proper mower belt tension is 10-15 ft-lbs.
(44-67 Nm) with the belt defl ected 1/2” (13mm)
halfway between the pulleys (Fig. 900).
A. Mower belt with 1/2” B. Idler pulley
(13mm) defl ection
A. Mower belt with 1/2” B. Idler pulley
(13mm) defl ection
A
B
A
B