Adjustments; Traction Drive Belt Tension Check And Adjustment - Textron JACOBSEN Eclipse 118F Technical/Repair Manual

Adjustments

Traction Drive Belt Tension Check
and Adjustment
Check Procedure
See Figures 5-2 and 5-3.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the belts, do not twist, fold,
bend, or overtighten the belts.
1. Park mower safely. (See "Park Mower Safely" on
page 1-5.)
2. Remove the traction drive belt cover. (See "Traction
Drive Belt Cover" on page 5-7.)
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1
4
Figure 5-2
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3. Place a straightedge (1) against the traction drive
outer (transfer) pulley (3) and traction motor drive
pulley (2).
4. Apply approximately 3.5—6.3 pounds (1.59—
2.86 kg) of force at the midpoint of the traction drive
(transfer) belt. The belt should deflect 9/64 inch (3.5
mm) (4).
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5. Place a straightedge (6) against the traction drive
(inner transfer) pulley (5) and traction drive (traction
drum) pulley (8).
6. Apply approximately 12.5—15.2 pounds (5.5—
7.4 kg) of force at the midpoint of the traction drive
(final drive) belt. The belt should deflect 1/10 inch
(2.5 mm) (7).
Are both belts within specification?
YES No adjustment is necessary. Install the
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traction drive belt cover. (See "Traction Drive
Belt Cover" on page 5-7.)
NO Proceed to "Adjustment Procedure."
POWER TRAIN
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7
Figure 5-3
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5
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5-5