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SERV0CF=AND ADJUSTMENTS
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FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 31 and 32) TO ADJUST MOWER DRIVE BELT
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should (See Fig, 33)
be adjusted so the back is approximately 7/8" to 1-1/8" Lower mower with attachment lift lever.
higher than the front when the mower isin height adjustment
position.
Measure distance "D" from ground line to bottom of deck
curl at centefline outside of mandrels,
BACK FRONT
FIG. 31
To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E" on both rear
suspension arms Screw both nuts "F" on both rear
suspension arms an equal number of turns,
When distance "D" is 7/8" to 1-1/8" higher at rear than
front, retighten nuts "E".
NUT"E" ARMS
FIG. 32
Recheck side-to*side adjustment.
IMPORTANT: WHENADJUSTING REARSUSPENSIONARMS.
ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY
LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.
Check dimension 'W' on idler bracket assembly as
shown_ if dimension is 1/4" or less, belt should be
adjusted,
Pull tension pulley lever forward to loosen bell
Remove idler pulley and reassemble in "NEW" pulley
position hole, Tighten securely
Push tension pulley lever rearward into operating po-
sition.
Check belt for proper position in all pulley grooves.
NOTE: When installing a new replacement mower drive
belt, idler pulley must be moved back to "OR IGINAL" pulley
oosition.
CLUTCH _MOWER
PULLEY"'-----,..,.,..._._,,#_'_'_j DRIVE
_j_,,,_/: -'I IDLER
LEVER--.._.LL .W JPULLEY
TENSION _ _-J_l_ fl_' q
PULLEY __ ::::L. IDLER
IDLER f _,._' _ /PULLEY
BRACKET _ .,# _ .J'L_
_ _'_" _" _\\ _ORIGINAL
PULLFORWARD
TOLOOSENBELT NEW PULLEY
FOREASIER PULLEY POSITION
BELTINSTALLATION POSITION
FIG. 33
TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
Reverse procedure and install new belt as described in
"DRIVE BELLT INSTALLATION" in the Assembly section
of this manual
NOTE: If old mower drive belt was adjusted, idler pulley
must be moved back to "ORIGINAL" position when installing
a new bell
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