Operator’s Manual Victory FMHDH Series - Page 34 of 52 -
Version 2.0
6.2.2
Drive belts tension adjustment
Because the drive parts are mounted with bolts in slotted holes, one can adjust the belt tension by
moving the drive parts.
W A R N I N G !
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Remove the tractor’s ignition key and put it in your pocket before
checking and adjusting the belts.
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Never run the machine with the pulley cover removed.
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Ensure the drive belts are cold.
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Remove the pulley cover (1).
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Untighten both flange mounting bolts (2).
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Untighten the four gearbox bracket mounting bolts (3).
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Untighten the securing nuts of both tensioning bolts (4 & 5).
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Use the tensioning bolts and nuts to move the driveshaft assembly until the belt tension is
correct. Move both sides simultaneously.
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Ensure that the driveshaft assembly aligns parallel with the mower's top side. Correct if
necessary. See the following figure.
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Tighten all nuts (2 & 3).
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Secure all nuts of both tensioning bolts.
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Install the pulley cover.
