3. Push on a span of the drive belt with 20 pounds
(9kg) of force (Fig. 030). If the belt flexes more than
1/8" (3mm), tighten it as follows:
A
Fig. 030
A. Pump drive belt
B. Idler pulley
A. Loosen the nut securing the idler pulley (Fig.
030).
B. Push the idler pulley to the left to tighten the belt.
C. Tighten the idler pulley nut and torque it to 30 ft-
lbs. (40.6 Nm).
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B
C
fig. 33 G013125
C. Idler pulley nut
Adjusting the Machine Ground Speed
2012-13 models (Serial 312000001 &
up, Serial 313000001 & up)
1. Loosen the 2 bolts securing the cable attachment
bracket and slide it as far as possible to the left then
tighten the 2 bolts (Fig. 031).
A B
Fig. 031
A. Bolts
fig. 29 G020483
B. Cable attachment
bracket
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2