Initial Set-Up
Deck Drive Belts
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Initial Set-Up
3.3
Deck Drive Belts
The deck drive belts are located between the gearbox and the center mower deck, under
the center deck belt cover. To access the belts, remove the wing bolt and lift the cover
from the deck.
The spring-loaded idler system automatically tensions the belts to the proper level.
Check the belts for visible wear or damage. If either belt appears excessively worn, dam-
aged, cracked, weathered, or otherwise appears to pose an unsuitable or unsafe operat-
ing condition, replace the belt.
Check the belts for proper tension. If the idler arm pivots to its maximum stroke without
adequately tightening the belts, you need to replace the belts. If the belts you are check-
ing are new, and the idler tensioner goes to its maximum stroke without adequately tight-
ening the belts, it is likely you have installed the wrong size belts. Contact your LasTec
dealer for the proper belt lengths for your Articulator.
If you are unable to install new belts with the idler arm at its minimum stroke, it is likely
you are installing the wrong size belts. Contact your LasTec dealer for proper belt
lengths for your Articulator.
Be sure that the idler tensioning spring is properly installed and in good condition. If for
some reason this spring becomes loose, detached, or fatigued, the idler will not properly
tension the belts.
Clean entire deck area (under the belt cover) of all excess grease, oil, fuel, grass, or
debris before operating the Articulator. This will help prevent damage to the equipment,
fire hazard, and projectile hazards.
Be sure to replace the belt cover and hardware.
NEVER inspect, adjust, or change the deck drive belt while the engine
is running!
ALWAYS clean the entire deck(including under the belt cover) of all
grease, oil, fuel, grass, or debris to prevent fire & projectile hazards!
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