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Initial Set-Up
Mower Deck Drive Belt
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3-14 Lastec//021819 Initial Set-Up
Leveling the Belt
To prevent premature wear on the drive belt, a level routing of the belt between the gear-
box and deck pulleys should be maintained. Operation of the deck is not effected by the
pulley position, but belt wear can be.
On the upper gearbox pulleys, spac-
ers are used. These spacers can be
adjusted either above or below the
pulleys, depending on the average
grass cutting height desired. The
spacers should be used in whatever
combination results in the most level
position of the belt. The gearbox
wave spring should always remain
on the top.
For intermittent deck height adjust-
ments, the spacer need not be read-
justed, as the height does not
interfere with mower operation.
However under long term usage, a
proper belt level should be main-
tained.
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Spacers
Spacers
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