Belt Tension - Dixon 12881-106 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
BELTS:
Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to
be in poor condition.

BELT TENSION:

Mower Deck Serpentine Belt
P/N 9758 (60") 12033 (72")
Refer to illustrationfor adjustment procedure.
Idler Weldment
Engine to Mower Deck Belt
The engine to mower deck drive belts are automatically
held in proper tension by springs which push the deck
assembly forward and do not require any additional
adjustment to be made.
Note: Belt deflection or movement should be approximately 1/4" when
measured at mid-point between pulleys. Periodically inspect both
belt and idler systems.
Manual adjustment.
Idler Shock Mount
"L" Rod
12807 (60" & 72")
37
Hex Nut
3/4"
(60" & 72" Serpentine)
Tighten or Loosen
Hex Nut to achieve
this dimension