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3. Raise wheel off ground enough to allow belt removal.
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4
Figure 59
1. Top capscrew
2. Idler bracket
Adjusting the Electric Clutch
The clutch is adjustable to ensure proper engagement and
proper braking. Check adjustment after every 100 hours of
operation.
1. To adjust clutch, tighten or loosen lock nuts on flange
studs (Fig. 60).
2. Check adjustment by inserting feeler gauge thru slots
next to studs (Fig. 60).
3. The proper disengaged clearance between the clutch
plates is .012–.018 in. (0.30-0.45 mm). It will be
necessary to check this clearance at each of the three
slots to ensure the plates are parallel to each other.
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Figure 60
1. Adjusting nut
2. Slot
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2
m–1722
3. Idler support
4. Bottom capscrew
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3
m–2600
3. Feeler gauge
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Replacing the Traction Belt
1. Raise the front of the machine and hold with jack
stands.
2. Disconnect clutch wire connector from wire harness.
3. Remove PTO drive belt. Refer to Removing the PTO
Drive Belt on page 38.
4. Remove clutch retainer from the engine deck (Fig. 61).
5. Unhook tension spring from side of frame (Fig. 61).
6. Loosen pivot bolt enough to remove traction belt from
the drive pulley and clutch.
7. Install new belt around clutch and drive pulley.
8. Torque pivot bolt to 35-40 ft. lb. (47-54 N.m). Install
tension spring between idler arm and frame bracket
(Fig. 61).
9. Install clutch retainer to the engine deck (Fig. 61).
10. Connect clutch wire connector to wire harness.
11. Install PTO drive belt.
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2
8
Figure 61
1. Traction belt
2. Idler pulley
3. Clutch retainer
4. Tension spring
Replacing the Deck Belt
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when
cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are
signs of a worn deck belt. Replace the deck belt if any of
these conditions are evident.
1. Stop the engine, remove the key and disconnect the
spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
2. Remove the knobs holding the carrier frame cover and
remove the carrier frame cover.
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1
4
7
6
m–5321
5. Clutch wire connector
6. Pivot bolt
7. Drive pulley
8. Engine deck
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