Belt Tension - Dixon ZTR GRIZZLY 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:

Refer to illustrationfor adjustment procedure.
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.
Mower Deck Serpentine Belt
P/N 1300 (50") 9758 (60")
Manual adjustment.
Engine to Mower Deck Belt
P/N 18282 (50")
Idler Weldment
18280 (60")
Idler Shock Mount
"L" Rod
37
3/4"
(50" & 60" Serpentine)
Tighten or Loosen
Hex Nut to achieve
this dimension
Hex Nut