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Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the blade spindles (Fig. 37).
Figure 37
Checking PTO Drive Belt
Tension
1. Check the tension indicators on each side of the pulley
box. If the tension indicators are not in the same
position on both the right and left sides, release the
belt tension and turn the adjustment knob. Push the
belt tension release arm back toward the pulley box to
tension the belt (Fig. 38).
2. Repeat step 1 until the indicators move to the same
position.
3. Once the indicators are in the same position on both
sides, swing the tension release arm into the pulley
box by moving it into the position shown in Fig. 38.
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1. Belt tension release arm
2. Belt tension indicator (2)
3. Belt tension adjustment
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knob
Extending PTO Drive Belt Life
The PTO drive belt will provide a long service life if
properly installed and operated. Check the following to
help extend belt life.
Maintain correct belt tension.
Maintain correct mower level.
Maintain correct blade slope in transport.
Replace damaged pulleys.
Operate engine–powered attachments at full throttle.
Avoid engaging the PTO when the mower is in tall
uncut grass or weeds.
Cut tall grass and weeds with the mower in its highest
position, making a second pass cutting at desired
height.
Regularly clean the cutter mower of any buildup of
grass clippings.
Use low range or reduce ground speed when mowing
in heavy conditions.
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Figure 38
4. Seating position for
tension arm
5. Belt tension released
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