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5.
Engage the PTO and check the belt tension.
6.
If there is no adjustment left in the turnbuckle
and the belt is still loose, position the rear idler
pulley in the middle or front hole
the hole that gives the correct adjustment.
7.
When the idler pulley is moved, the belt guide
must be moved. Move the belt guide to the front
position
(Figure
9).
Figure 9
1. Rear idler pulley
2. Middle hole
3. Front hole
8.
Check the belt guide under the engine frame for
proper adjustment
Note:
When the mower belt is engaged, ensure
that the distance between the belt guide and
the mower belt is 19 mm (3/4 inch)
Adjust the mower belt guide as necessary. The
disengaged belt should not drag or fall off the
pulley when the guides are properly adjusted.
Figure 10
1. Belt guide
(Figure
9). Use
4. Belt guide in back position
5. Front idler pulley (122
cm (48 inch) mower deck
only)
(Figure
10).
(Figure
9.
Check the blade brake adjustment; refer to
Adjusting the Blade Brake (page
Adjusting the PTO Engagement
Linkage
The PTO engagement linkage adjustment is located
beneath the front left hand corner of the engine deck.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Engage the PTO.
4.
Adjust the linkage length to where the lower
end of the bellcrank just clears the axle support
gusset
(Figure
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10).
1. Bellcrank
2. Safety switch located
under engine deck
3. Bellcrank just clears the
gusset with the PTO
engageded
5.
Make sure that the assist arm is against the rear
assist arm stop on the deck
6.
Push the blade control knob (PTO) down to the
D
ISENGAGED
7.
The assist arm should contact the front assist
arm stop on the deck. If it does not contact,
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adjust the bellcrank so it is closer to the gusset
(Figure
12
11).
Figure 11
4. Yoke
5. Nut
6. Assist arm link
(Figure
position.
12).
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