Mowing Deck Maintenance; Discharge Chute; Full Bag Detector; Belts - Kioti WD1260 Operator's Manual

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ISCHARGE HUTE
The discharge chute must be kept clean and free of
debris.
If the discharge chute needs to be removed, all
electrical connections to the chute must be
disconnected before completely removing the chute.
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ULL AG ETECTOR
The Full Bag Sensor diaphragm on the inside of the
discharge chute must be kept free of accumulated
grass and debris. When cleaning the mower, be sure
to remove any grass caught between the FBS guard
plate and the rubber diaphragm. Accumulated debris
can cover the flow sensor and hinder operation.
Operation of the full bag sensor can be, in certain
situations, affected by the type of material, and the
moisture content of the grass being cut.
If so desired, use the manual mode to bypasses full
bag sensor.
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ELTS
Belts must be kept clean and tensioned correctly at all
times. Loose belts lead to premature belt failure and
should be tightened before operating the mower. Belts
that are too tight will damage components.
Even with the proper maintenance and normal
operation, belts are subject to wear and should be
replaced as needed. Worn or damaged belts must be
replaced with only OEM or factory certified
components. New belts stretch with use. As belts do
not wear at even rate, check tension frequently to
ensure maximum belt life. The use of a belt tension
gauge (available from your dealer) is recommended for
checking and adjusting belt tension.
M D T
OWING ECK IMING
Incorrect tension of the blade timing belt may cause
damage to the mowing system and reduce belt life.
Belt Tension Gauge can be purchased from Wisconsin
Engineering.
Belt must deflect 14mm when 65N (14.6 lb-ft.) of force
is applied at check point.
Adjusting Tension
The tension of the mowing deck timing belt should be
checked periodically. Use of a belt tension gauge is
recommended. Adjust tension as follows:
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MOWING DECK MAINTENANCE

B

ELT

1. Loosen idler pulley bolt (#2) on the bottom side of
plate (#3).
2. Turn adjustment nut (#1) to adjust tension.
3. Check belt for proper tension and repeat above
steps until proper tension is achieved.
4. Tighten pulley bolts (#3).
B T G
ELT ENSION AUGE
1. Slide o-ring on tester plunger to base of plunger
2. Insert tester body into checkpoint A until tip
contacts belt.
3. Slide o-ring on body ("reference point") until it
touches plastic deck cover. Note position.
4. Press tester onto belt until correct deflection
achieved. Note position of plunger o-ring.
5. If the plunger o-ring does not indicate 65 N, adjust
belt tension and repeat as necessary.
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OWING ECK RIVE
A self adjusting idler pulley is used to apply a
continuous tension on the belt and accommodate
stretch and wear. It is therefore not necessary to
adjust or otherwise monitor tension unless some
problem is encountered.
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Figure 14-1
Figure 14-2
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ELT