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Figure 44
1.
Hose clamp
2.
Fuel line
3.
Filter
Adjusting the Traction Drive
Belt Tension
It may be necessary to increase the drive belt tension as the
belt wears.
1. Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
2. Disengage neutral/brake locks and release drive levers
to lower spring force.
3. Remove drive spring from adjustment bolt assembly
(Fig. 45).
4. Remove the adjustment bolt assembly (Fig. 45).
5. Locate the adjustment bolt assembly into the desired
tension position as follows.
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Position A – New belt
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Position B – Low belt wear
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Position C – Medium belt wear
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Position D – Most severe belt wear
Note: Do not over extend the spring. The spring length
should not exceed 7–5/8 inches with the paring brake
engaged (Fig. 45).
6. Install adjustment bolt assembly and spring.
7. Repeat for opposite side.
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Figure 45
1.
Position A, New belt
2.
Position B, Low belt wear
3.
Position C, Medium belt
wear
4.
Position D, Most severe
belt wear
5.
Spring
6.
Adjustment bolt, In
position A
Servicing the Brakes
Service Interval/Specification
Before each use, check brakes on both a level surface and
slope.
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold
securely, an adjustment is required.
Checking the Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Push the neutral/brake lock forward to set the brake.
4. Rear wheels must lock when you try to push the
machine forward or backward. Adjustment is required if
the wheels turn and do not lock. Refer to Adjusting the
Brake on page 34.
5. Release the brake and move neutral/brake lock to the
neutral position. Move the machine lightly,
approximately 1/2 in. (13 mm). Wheels should rotate
freely.
6. If both conditions are met, no adjustment is required.
Adjusting the Brakes
The brake lever is on the upper control bar (Fig. 16). If the
parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is
required.
