Makita PRM0700 Operator's Manual page 123

MAINTENANCE
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HANGING BELTS
The motion from the engine to the rear axle and from the motor to the blade is
obtained by two "V" belts, whose duration largely depends on how the machine
is used.
Replacing belts is quite complicated because of dismantling and adjustments
and must only be carried out by a Licensed Service Centre.
NOTE
be worn! ALWAYS USE MANUFACTURER'S GENUINE SPARE BELTS!
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UTTING DECK ADJUSTMENT
The cutting deck should be properly adjusted
to obtain a good cut. Height adjustments to
the cutting deck are made through three link-
ages.
Such adjustments are to be made on a flat
surface after having ensured that the tyre
pressures are correct.
NOTE
results from cutting, the front part should
always be 2 - 4 mm lower than the rear.
To adjust the cutting deck so that it is parallel
with the ground:
– put one 26 mm block (1) under the edge of
the deck and one 32 mm block (2) under
the rear edge, then put the lifting lever into
the notch at position «1»;
– loosen the nuts (3 - 5 - 7) and the locknuts
(4 - 6 - 8) so that the deck is resting firmly
on the blocks;
– turn the nut (3) until the right-hand rear part
of the deck starts to rise, and then tighten
the relative locknut (4);
Belts must always be replaced as soon as they are seen to
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