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Figure 46
48-inch mower deck
1. Idler pulley
Note: The eyebolt threads on both ends of the
turnbuckle should be engaged a minimum of 8 mm
(5/16 inch).
Figure 47
1. 13 mm (1/2 inch) deflection
here
2. Assist arm
3. Front stop
5. Engage the blade-control lever (PTO) and check the
belt tension.
6. If there is no adjustment left in the turnbuckle and
the belt is still loose, the rear idler pulley needs to be
2. Mower belt with 13 mm
(1/2 inch) deflection
4. Locknut
5. Turnbuckle
positioned to the middle or front hole
the hole that will give the correct adjustment.
7.
When you move the idler pulley, you must move the
belt guide. Move the belt guide to the front position
(Figure
48).
1. Rear idler pulley
2. Middle hole
3. Front hole
8. Check the belt guide under the engine frame for proper
adjustment
(Figure
Note: The distance between the belt guide and the
mower belt should be 19 mm (3/4 inch) when you
engage the mower belt
belt as necessary. The disengaged belt should not drag
or fall off the pulley when the guides and belt tension
are properly adjusted.
9. Check the blade-brake adjustment; refer to
the Blade Brake (page
1. Idler pulley in slot
2. Traction belt
3. Mower belt
36
(Figure
Figure 48
4. Belt guide in back position
5. Front idler pulley
49).
(Figure
49). Adjust the mower
Adjusting
41).
Figure 49
4. Belt guide
5. 19 mm (3/4 inch)
6. Mower belt
48). Use
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