Belts; Deck Belt Adjustment - HUSTLER FasTrak General Service Manual

When mounting blades, rotate them after installation to
ensure blade tips do not touch each other or sides of the
mower.

Belts

Inspect belts frequently for wear and serviceability.
Replace a belt that shows signs of:
• severe cuts
• tears
• separation
• weather checking
• cracking
• burns caused by slipping.
Slight raveling of belt covering does not indicate failure,
trim ravelings with a sharp knife.
Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A new
belt, or one in good condition, should never run against the
bottom of the groove. Replace the pulley when this is the
case, otherwise, the belt will lose power and slip excessively.
Never pry a belt to get it on a pulley as this will cut or dam-
age the fibers of the belt covering.
Keep oil and grease away from belts, and never use belt
dressings. Any of these will destroy the belt composition in a
very short time.

Deck Belt Adjustment

The deck belt tension remains constant by means of a ten-
sion idler and spring. There is no tension adjustment of this
belt. Figure 6-8 & Figure 6-9
Side Discharge Deck Shown
B
C
A. Deck belt
B. Idler spring
Figure 6-8
REV C
A
C. Tension idler
Rear Discharge Deck Shown
B
C
A. Deck belt
B. Idler spring
Deck Belt Installation
When replacing a deck belt use the following procedure:
1. Route the belt around all the pulleys except the left
deck spindle.
2. Grasp the belt at the two locations shown and pull the
belt over the left spindle pulley. Figure 6-10 &
Figure 6-11
3. Release the belt.
Keep hands clear when pulling belt over the pulley
to prevent pinching. Do not get hand or fingers
between pulley and belt.
6-4
A
C. Tension idler
Figure 6-9
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