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13 mm (1/2 inch) halfway between the pulleys
(Figure
41).
6.
If there is no adjustment remaining in the
turnbuckle and the belt is still loose, the rear
idler pulley needs to be positioned to the middle
or front hole
(Figure
provides the correct adjustment.
7.
When you move the idler pulley, you must move
the belt guide. Move the belt guide to the front
position
(Figure
42).
Figure 42
1. Rear idler pulley
2. Middle hole
3. Front hole
8.
Check the belt guide under the engine frame for
proper adjustment
Note:
The distance between the belt guide and
the mower belt should be 19 mm (3/4 inch) when
you engage the mower belt
the mower belt as necessary. The disengaged
belt should not drag or fall off the pulley when the
guides and belt tension are properly adjusted.
9.
Check the adjustment of the blade brake; refer
to
Adjusting the Blade Brake (page
42). Use the hole that
4. Belt guide in the back
position
5. Front idler pulley
(Figure
43).
(Figure
43). Adjust
42).
1. Idler pulley in the slot
2. Traction belt
3. Mower belt
Adjusting the
PTO-Engagement Linkage
The adjustment for the PTO-engagement linkage is
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located beneath the front, left corner of the engine
deck.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Engage PTO.
4.
Adjust the linkage length to where the lower
end of the bellcrank just clears the axle-support
gusset
(Figure
38
Figure 43
4. Belt guide
5. 19 mm (3/4 inch)
6. Mower belt
44).
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