100TB
THE BEAST
Rev: Mar2011
THE BEAST
Tow Behind Mower
19
Service Adjustments
DANGER: Before making any adjustments or servicing
your mower, make sure the mower is on level ground,
the blades are disengaged, the key is removed, the
engine is off and the spark plug wires are disconnected
from the spark plugs to prevent inadvertent starting. If
maintenance or adjustments are being performed after
operation of the mower, allow the unit to cool since
heat build up could cause severe burns.
Engine-to-Blade Belt Adjustment
1. Remove the deck cover and move the blade control
lever on the control console to the ON position.
2. With approximately 10 lbs of pressure being applied
on the engine to blade belt midway between with
pulleys, the belt should move approximately .5 inch.
DANGER
Turnbuckle
Loc
king
nu
t
3. If the belt moves more than .5 inch, move the blade
control lever back to the OFF position.
4. Loosen locking nut.
5. Rotate turnbuckle until desired tension is
achieved.
6. Tighten locking nut when finished.
7. Replace
deck
cover.
IMPORTANT! The mower belts are adjusted to ensure the
blades stop turning within seven (7) seconds of releasing the
blade control lever. If you are making any belt adjustments
whatsoever, for your safety and the safety of others around
you, you must ensure the belts are re-adjusted to achieve
this design specification. When wing mowers are in use, the
blades may not stop in seven (7) seconds. Visual warning
disks on both of the wing mowers indicate whether the
blades are turning. Do not approach the mower or attempt
any service until after the visual warning disks have
completely stopped turning.
Safety System
The most important safety system on a tow behind mower is the operator. THE BEAST is equipped with a remote
shut-down switch. The operator is responsible to be aware of the surroundings, focus on safe operation of the mower
and be prepared to shut the engine down immediately, if necessary.
Use the remote shut-down switch to stop the blades if:
There is any unusual noise or excessive vibration coming from THE BEAST. Unexpected noise or vibration are usually
a sign of an oncoming problem.
Any person, child, animal, or personal property is in the mowing area.
The mower begins to slide down a slope or into a ditch.
The mower becomes jack-knifed during towing.
There is a loss of braking power on the towing vehicle.
The towing vehicle or THE BEAST becomes stuck in mud or any other obstacle.
If any part of THE BEAST becomes entangled in any type of obstacle.
If there is a situation you are uncertain is safe, DO NOT attempt operating THE BEAST in the area.
ALWAYS inspect the area to be mowed for any stones, sticks, wire, and other foreign objects. These objects may
become projectiles that can cause serious injury and/or death when struck by the mower.
App
ly 10
pou
nds
Stop Bolt
