Mower Adjustments - Simplicity LTH Series Operator's Manual

Adjustments
MOWER ADJUSTMENTS
Mower Drive Belt Tension
Using the mower lift lever, lowerthe mower. Using the height
control lever, place the mower In highest cutting position.
Place the PTO lever In engaged position. The gap between
the rod guide (A, figure 34) and the set collar (B) should
measure 3/8 to 1/2 Inch (10 to 13 mm). If not, disengage the
PTO. Loosen the setscrew (C). Move the rod forward to
increase the gap or back to decrease the gap then tighten the
setscrew. Engage the PTO and recheck the adjustment.
Readjust if necessary.
A. Rod Guide C. Setscrew
B. Set Collar D. Belt Stop
Arbor Belt Stops
The arbor belt stops are item D in figure 34 and item B in
figure 35. There should be 1/8 inch (3 mm) clearance
between the belt stops and belt when the PTO lever is
engaged. If not, loosen the nut, move the belt stop and
retighten the nut.
Figure 35. Right Arbor Belt Stop
A. Belt B. Belt Stop C. Nut
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