INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Deck Belt Installation
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the
routing decal on the cutting deck.
13.
Place the belt around all the pulleys except the
center spindle pulley.
14.
With a ½" breaker bar, shift the idler arm counter
clockwise. When there is enough slack, slip the
belt onto the center spindle pulley.
a.
Idler arm
b.
Eyebolt
c.
Belt guide
d. Breaker bar location
15.
Install the belt guide.
16.
Double check belt routing to make sure it matches
the routing decal, and that the belt does not have
any twist. Correct if needed.
17.
Adjust belt tension by turning the eyebolt until
there is approximately
outside the nut.
18.
Belt tension will be set to 60-70 lbs.
19.
Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings
and secure with fasteners.
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" - 1"
7
8
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" - 1" of threads showing
7
8
b
c
Adjust belt tension
a
d
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