RHINO FM84, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance Section 5-6 FM84 08/01
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Figure 7.
Shut off mower and tractor. Loosen all four nuts (item 1) on gearbox slide plate (item 2). Loosen jam nut (item 3)
on tension adjustment bolt (item 4). Tighten adjustment bolt (item 5) until belt deflection along front of belts (item
6 & 7) is 3/4" with approximately 10 pounds applied to center of length.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Tighten jam nut
(item 3) and nuts (item 1) on bearbox slide plate.
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5
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3/4"
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FIGURE 7
BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Figure 7.
Shut off mower and tractor. Remove belt shield fasteners and belt shields. Loosen gearbox slide plate bolts and gear
box adjustment bolt. Slide gearbox to the full forward position. Slip belts under gearbox sheave (item 8) and over
center spindle sheave (item 9). Slip new belts under gearbox sheave (item 8) and over center spindle sheave (item
9). Ensure that right-hand belt (item 7) is in the upper groove of gearbox sheave and that left-hand belt (item 6) is
in the lower groove of gearbox sheave. Slide gearbox to the full rear position and adjust according to Belt Adjustment
Procedure. Reinstall shields and shield fasteners.
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