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7�2 MAINTENANCE
By following a careful service and maintenance
program for your machine, you will enjoy many years
of trouble-free operation.
7�2�1 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
AND TENSIONING:
1.
Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the
ignition key and place it in your pocket and wait
for all moving parts to stop
2.
Remove the 4 bolts that secure the belt guard,
and remove the guard.
3.
Remove the PTO shaft.
4.
Loosen (do not remove) the eye bolt nuts (2
x BXM42EU, 1 x BXM32EU) for the drive belt
tensioner
5.
Turn the belt tensioning nut counter clockwise,
until belt is loose enough to remove, then remove
the belt.
6.
Replace with the new belt
7.
Turn the belt tensioning bolt clockwise to tighten
the belt. Tighten each side evenly.
8.
Check the tension by pushing on the belt with
your fore finger and measure its defection. Drive
belt should deflect no more than 1/8 to 3/16" (3
mm to 5 mm).
9.
When tension is correct, check pulley alignment
then tighten up all four engine mount bolts, and
replace the belt shield and bolts.
10.
Recheck tension after 10 hrs of use.
Fig� 19 CUT AWAY VIEW OF BXM42EU BELT DRIVE SYSTEM
Belt Tension Nut:
1.
To tighten turn clockwise
2.
To loosen turn counter-clockwise.
3.
Tighten eye bolt evenly
Fig�18 VIEW OF BXM32EU BELT DRIVE SYSTEM
Belt Tension Nut:
1.
To tighten turn clockwise
2.
To loosen turn counter-clockwise.
Belt Drive
Belt
Tensioner
Belt Drive
Belt
Tensioner
