Lastec 3261AGC, Owner'S Manual

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Initial Set-Up
Mower Deck Drive Belt
Initial Set-Up Lastec//020515 3-9
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If belt slippage occurs, check for both belt wear and wear to the nylon tensioning rods
(part number 049571). Be sure that the idler tensioning rods are properly installed and in
good condition. If for some reason these rods becomes loose, worn, or fatigued, the idler
will not properly tension the belt.
3.11 Mower Deck Drive Belt
Warning
WARNING!
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NEVER inspect, adjust, or change the deck drive belt while the engine is running!
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ALWAYS clean the entire deck area (under the operator seat pan) of all grease, oil,
fuel, grass, or debris to prevent fire and projectile hazards!
The mower deck drive belt is located under the operator seat pan and up to the rear of the
engine. Check the belt for visible wear or damage. If the belt appears excessively worn,
damaged, cracked, weathered, or otherwise appears to pose an unsuitable or unsafe
operating condition, replace the belt.
Check the belt for proper tension. If the idler tensioner moves to its maximum stroke with-
out adequately tightening the belt, you need to replace the belt. If the belt you are check-
ing is new, and the idler tensioner goes to its maximum stroke without adequately
tightening the belt, it is likely you have installed the wrong size belt. Contact your Lastec
dealer for the proper belt lengths for your Lastec Mower.
If you are unable to install a new belt with the idler system at its minimum stroke, it is likely
you are installing the wrong size belt. Contact your Lastec dealer for proper belt lengths
for your Lastec Mower.
Be sure that the idler tensioning urethane spring is properly installed and in good condi-
tion. If for some reason this urethane spring becomes loose, detached, or fatigued, the
idler will not properly tension the belt.
Clean entire mower deck area (under the operator seat pan) of all excess grease, oil, fuel,
grass, or debris before operating your Lastec Mower. This will help prevent damage to the
equipment, fire hazard, and projectile hazards.