
Initial Set-Up
Mower Deck Drive Belt
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Lastec Mower 3372/011305
Initial Set-Up
3.12 Mower Deck Drive Belt
WARNING!
NEVER inspect, adjust, or change the deck drive belt while the engine is running!
ALWAYS clean the entire deck area (under the operator seat pan) of all grease, oil,
fuel, grass, or debris to prevent fire and projectile hazards!
The mower deck drive belt is located under the operator seat pan and up to the rear of the engine.
The spring-loaded idler system automatically tensions the belt to the proper level.
Check the belt for visible wear or damage. If the belt appears excessively worn, damaged,
cracked, weathered, or otherwise appears to pose an unsuitable or unsafe operating condition,
replace the belt.
Check the belt for proper tension. If the idler tensioner moves to its maximum stroke without ade-
quately tightening the belt, you need to replace the belt. If the belt you are checking is new, and
the idler tensioner goes to its maximum stroke without adequately tightening the belt, it is likely you
have installed the wrong size belt. See section 5.14 of this manual or contact your Lastec dealer
for the proper belt lengths for your Lastec Mower.
If you are unable to install a new belt with the idler system at its minimum stroke, it is likely you are
installing the wrong size belt. See section 5.14 of this manual or contact your Lastec dealer for
proper belt lengths for your Lastec Mower.
Be sure that the idler tensioning spring is properly installed and in good condition. If for some rea-
son this spring becomes loose, detached, or fatigued, the idler will not properly tension the belt.
Clean entire mower deck area (under the operator seat pan) of all excess grease, oil, fuel, grass,
or debris before operating your Lastec Mower. This will help prevent damage to the equipment, fire
hazard, and projectile hazards.
Warning
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