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Install the new belt and then adjust the tension as follows:
See Figure 10.
Take special care to
make sure that the belt is placed between the brake stud and the idler pulley.
Figure 10: Belt Pattern, Spring Adjustment, and Brake Adjustment
With the clutch engaged, adjust the nuts on the spring-loaded idler adjuster bolt until the length of
the spring is approximately 2-3/4
”. This is t
he initial belt break in spring length. When the belt is
broken in after several hours of mowing, the running spring length should be between 2-
3/4” and
3-1/4
”. For maximum belt life, periodic checks every 3
-4 hours should be done to make sure the
spring length has not exceeded the recommended running length.
Note:
Failure to periodically adjust the belt tension will result in severe belt wear and
premature belt failure.
This model comes with a belt brake, which is a safety feature that stops the blades from turning
after the clutch is disengaged. The only time the brake should be in contact with the belt is when
the clutch is disengaged.
No Less Than
1/2”
Clearance With
Clutch Engaged
0” Wi
th Clutch Disengaged
Brake Stud
Clutch Engaged
Spring Length 2-
3/4”
to 3-1/4
”
Clutch Disengaged
Spring Length 3-
1/4”
to 4”
Clutch Arm
Engine
Front
Clutch Engagement
Only Include
Spring in
Measurement
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