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6. Remove traction drive belt (E).
Installing Traction Drive Belt:
NOTE: Install the traction drive belt (E) in front of anchor cap screw
(F).
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1. Install traction drive belt (E) on drive sheaves (G) as shown.
Ensure that traction drive belt is positioned in front of anchor
cap screw (F).
2. Insert 1/2 in. breaker bar into hole (C) and rotate idler pulley
(D) forward for additional clearance to install traction drive belt.
3. Install rear shield.
4. Install mower deck drive belt.
Checking and Adjusting Motion Control
Linkages
NOTE: Check and adjust motion control linkages with the machine
parked on a hard, level surface.
Checking Motion Control Linkages:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
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2. Rotate speed control bar (A) to full forward position.
3. With engine off, move motion control levers (B) until they
contact the speed control bar (A). A slight deflection should be
seen in the linkage rod (C).
NOTE: Check machine tracking after making adjustments.
4. Start the engine and run until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
5. Stand on the operator’s platform and, with the park brake
released, move the motion control levers (B).
6. Observe wheel movement as motion control levers are moved
back and forth. Wheels should travel in the correct direction as
the levers are moved.
7. Move motion control levers to neutral position. If rear wheels
continue to rotate, a return to neutral (RTN) adjustment is
required.
Adjusting Motion Control Return to Neutral (RTN)
Linkages:
1. Stop engine.
2. Lock park brake.
3. Lift machine with a safe lifting device centered under rear tire
support frame.
4. Start the machine with motion control levers in neutral.
5. Stand on the operator’s platform and release park brake.
6. If rear wheels rotate when motion control levers are in neutral,
a neutral adjustment is required.
7. Stop engine.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
Move the machine to an outside area before running the
engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without
adequate ventilation.
Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to
direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.
Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the
exhaust fumes out.
C
E
G
D
G
F
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Be aware of bystanders.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fingers or loose clothing can
get caught in rotating parts. Stop engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing.
