Installation/Adjustment - Honda Mid-mount rotary mower Operator's Manual

6. Installation/Adjustment of deck belt
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Never attempt to change drive belts while the engine is runn-
ing. Remove the ignition switch key from the ignition and disconnect the
spark plug caps to prevent accidental start up.
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Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when replacing belts or when
working with the cutter blades.
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If the tractor has been running, the engine, muffler will be very hot.
Allow them to cool before proceeding.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1 To assure proper belt tension and prevent pulley
wear. Use only Honda specified drive belts.
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1. Loosen the belt tension adjust knob fully. Place the V-belt on the
drive pulley, then on the driven pulley as illustrated.
DRIVEN
PULLEY
DRIVE PULLEY
'ADJUSTING KNOB
V-BELT
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2. Place the belt on the pulley on the tensioner side (right); then place it
on the pulley -on the left side.
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