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OPERATION
section 4.8
PTO BELT ADJUSTMENT
It is necessary to check the PTO belt adjustment
•
A.
Each time a new attachment is installed.
•
B.
If the PTO drive belt slips or does not release properly.
1. Attach the new implement using the correct
attachment drive belt. See the Attachment
Operator’s Manual for the correct belt.
Note: A
drive belt chart is included in Section 4.7
2. Stop the engine, engage the PTO lever and check
the distance as shown in Figure 1. The correct
distance between the PTO drive belt is 2 inches. If
the distance is less than 2 inches the drive belt
may slip. If the distance is greater than 2 inches
the drive belt may not release properly when the
attachment is raised to the highest position.
Figure 1 - PTO Belt Adjustment (Serial No. 1001 - 2999)
3. Disengage the PTO and adjust the double idler in
the idler arm mounting slot to obtain the correct
measurement stated in step 2.
Note: Normally the
idler bolt is near the center of the slot. If it is at
either end of the slot and correct measurement is
not possible, check for an improper size drive belt.
4. Start the unit and raise the attachment to full
height. The attachment should not run with PTO
disengaged. If it does, the drive belt adjustment is
too tight. Repeat Steps 1 through 4.
STOP ENGINE! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL BELTS
OR MAKE BELT ADJUSTMENTS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
