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1.
Deck lift arm
3.
Hook
2.
Chain
4.
Adjustment bolt
6.
Ensure there is tension on all four chains(
7.
Tighten the four adjustment bolts(
8.
Check that blocks fit just snugly under the deck
skirt. Make sure all bolts are tight
9.
Verify that the deck is level by checking the
side-to-side level and front-to-rear blade slope;
repeat the deck leveling procedure if necessary.
Inspecting the Belts
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
Check the belts for squealing when the belt is rotating,
blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges,
burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn mower
belt. Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions
is evident.
Note:
Lift the floor pan to gain access to the belt and
idler pulley.
Replacing the Mower Belt
WARNING
The spring is under tension when installed
and can cause personal injury.
Be careful when removing the belt.
Removing the Belt
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping
when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks
and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt. Replace
the mower belt if any of these conditions is evident.
1.
Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move
the motion control levers to the neutral locked
position, and set the parking brake.
2.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Lower the mower to the 76 mm (3 inch)
height-of-cut position.
4.
Lift the floor pan to gain access to the belt and
idler pulley.
5.
Remove the belt covers (
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Figure 65
1.
Loosen the screws
3.
Remove belt cover
2.
Pivot the belt cover up
6.
Using a spring removal tool (Toro part no.
92-5771), remove the idler spring from the
deck post to remove tension on the idler pulley
(
).
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