Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks
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Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length
1. Park the machine on a flat level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake, turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.
2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position.
3. Use the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length chart to
determine the correct spring length.
4. Measure the coil length of the mower belt tension
spring (
A, Figure 30
). The measurement should equal
the measurement as designated in the chart. If the
measurement does not equal the measurement as
designated in the chart, adjust the mower belt idler
spring length (
E
).
Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length
1. Loosen the jam nut (
C, Figure 30
) from the anchor
eyebolt (
B
).
2. Turn the adjustment nut (
D
) until the measurement as
designated in the chart is achieved.
3. Retighten the jam nut.
Mower Belt Idler Spring Length
Measurement
inch
cm
52” Deck
6-1/2”
16.5
Briggs & Stratton Commercial
Turf Engine w/ 61” Deck
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard
Engine w/ 61” Deck
6-1/8”
15.6
Figure 30. Mower Belt Idler Spring Length
A. Mower Belt Tensioner Spring
B. Anchor Eyebolt
C. Jam Nut
D. Adjustment Nut
E. Measurement
E
D
C
B
A
Not
for
Reproduction
