Countax B MK4 Series Operator's Manual page 29

Installation
(Fig. 38)
The Deck Tension Rod stabilizes the deck and applies
tension to the drive belt. The belt will not drive the
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deck efficiently without this rod correctly installed. The
INSTALL TENSION BRACKET AND FIXINGS
information in this section expands on the instructions
mentioned in the basic removal section.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE
DECK TENSION ROD UNLESS RUE CLIPS AND PINS
ARE FIRST INSTALLED ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR
DECK BRACKETS (fig. 50, 53 & 53a).
Three Deck Tension Rods are available. These rods
are specific to certain decks. The rod is supplied with
the deck as standard on models made after June
2014. The rods are also also available as a kit.
Kit Kit Number Compatible Decks
Tension Rod Kit 1 50100041
Tension Rod Kit 2 50100043
Tension Rod Kit 3 50100044
Tension Rod Kit 4 50100053
Tension Rod Kit 5 50100052
Tension Rod Kit 6 50100054
Select the required rod assembly then follow the
diagramatic guide outlined in fig. B - K. Ensure the
rod length is set according to the Fig. A
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CONNECT TENSION ROD TO MECHANISM
fig. B
Cutter Deck Installation (Tension Rod)
36 HGM, 48 IBS
36 & 42 XRD
38 XRD, 36 & 42 IBS, 38 COMBI
48 XRD
44 COMBI
38 IBS
fig. A
TENSION ROD DIAGRAM
Deck
36 HGM
36 XRD
38 XRD
42 XRD
48 XRD
36 IBS
38 IBS
42 IBS
48 IBS
38 COMBI
44 COMBI
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SET BRACKET HANDLE TO HORIZONTAL
fig. C
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SET LENGTH
Rod Type Set Length (+/-5mm)
ROD 1 205 mm
ROD 2 250 mm
ROD 3 275 mm
ROD 2 245 mm
ROD 4 175 - 180 mm
ROD 3 280 mm
ROD 6 300 mm
ROD 3 280 mm
ROD 1 205 mm
ROD 3 280 mm
ROD 5 230 mm