Initial Set-Up
Deck Drive Belt
Initial Set-Up
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10.
Loosen both deck limit chains, and secure the snap links.
3.6
Deck Drive Belt
Do not inspect, adjust, or change the deck drive belts while
the tractor is running.
Clean the entire deck (including under the belt covers) of all
grease, oil, fuel, grass or debris to prevent fire or projectile
hazards.
When cutting with new belts, do not over-power the Articu-
lator within the first few hours of operation.
Listen for excessive belt slippage.
Check new belt tension after 2 hours of operation.
Check all belt tension adjustment hardware after the
first 8
hours of operation.
The overall life of the Articulator drive and deck belts is most greatly affected by the attention given
them within their initial 8 hours of use than at any other time. Properly adjusted, the belts can per-
form over 1000 hours of service. Improperly adjusted, they can fail within a few hours. Be aware
that over 50% of the total belt stretch will occur within the first few hours of use.
The two deck drive belts are located between the
gearbox and the center mower deck, under the
center deck belt cover.
1.
Remove the hardware and lift the cover from
the deck.
The spring-loaded idler automatically tensions
the belts.
2.
Check the belts for visible wear or damage.
If either belt appears excessively worn, damaged, cracked, weathered, or otherwise appears to
pose an unsuitable or unsafe operating condition, replace the belt.
3.
Check the belts for proper tension.
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