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CUTTER
DECK
Prior to using
the mower,
be sure to check
that
dirt,
mud,
and grass
have
not built
up in the deck.
For cleaning,
refer
to page 77.
CUTTER
DECK DRIVE
BELT AND
BLADE
BELT
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Inspection
1. Lower
the deck
as far as it will go with
the deck
height
adjusting
lever,
and raise
the hood.
2. Inspect
the belts for damage
or excessive
wear.
If the belts
are damag-
ed or excessively
worn,
replace
them
as described
on pages
66 - 69.
CUTTER DECK DRIVE BELT
BLADE BELT
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Cutter
deck drive belt tension
1. Lower
the deck
as far as it will go with
the deck
height
adjusting
lever.
2. Check
belt tension
by looking
at the location
of the tension
indicator
pin
on
the
tensioner
arm.
The
tension
is OK as long as the pin is between
the tension
alignment
mark
and the low tension
indicator
mark.
If the
pin is not between
the marks,
follow
the steps
below:
a. Loosen
the lock
nut.
b. Turn the belt tension
adjusting
knob
until the pin aligns
with
the ten-
sion
alignment
mark.
NOTE:
It is not necessary
to replace
the drive
belt if the tension
in-
dicator
pin is between
the two
marks.
c. Tighten
the lock
nut.
(38 inch type)
LOCK NUT
I
(42 and 46 i -' - --'
1°C" ryper
LOCK NY'
4:
TENSION
INDICATOR
BELT TENSION
ADJUSTING
KNOB
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