Owner`s manual

Rotor Clutch Plate
Slot
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Nylon Locknut (31
TO ADJUST BRAKE
Yourtractoris equippedwithan adjust-
able brakesystemwhichis mountedon
the rightsideof the transaxle.
If tractorrequiresmorethansix (6) feet
stoppingdistanceat highspeed in
highestgear, thenbrake mustbe
adjusted.
• Depressclutch/brakepedaland
engage parking brake.
• Measuredistancebetween brake
operatingarm and nut=A"on brake
rod.
• If distanceis otherthan 1-1/2",loosen
jam nutand turn nut=A"untildistance
becomes1-1/2". Retightenjam nut
againstnut"A".
• Road test tractorfor properstopping
distanceas statedabove. Readjustif
necessary, if stoppingdistanceis still
greaterthan six (6) feet in highest
gear, further maintenanceis neces-
sary. Contactyour nearest authorized
service center/department.
With Parking Brake "Engaged"
,_ Nut =A"
__OrPme rating
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For ease of service there
is a belt installation guide decal on
bottom of left footrest.
• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this
BELTREMOVAL-
• Engageparkingbrake(creates slack
inbelt).
• Removebeltfrom clutchingandfan
idler pulleys.
• Loosenpelt keeper above transaxle
pulley.
• Removebelt from transaxlepulley.
• Removebelt from enginepulleyand
front V-idler pulley.
• Pullbeltoutof all belt keepersand
removefrom tractor.
BELT INSTALLATION -
• Place V part of pelt intogrooves on
engine pulley and front V-idler, making
sure to route belt inside of all belt
keepers.
• Route belt on right side, coming from
V-idler, towards back of tractor, above
midspan belt keeper and to top of
transaxle pulley.
• Route belt on left side, coming from
engine pulley, towards back of tractor
and through loop in midspan belt
keeper.
• Place V part of belt into grooves on
transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making
sure to route belt inside of all belt
keepers.
• Retighten belt keeper above transaxle
pulley.
• Place belt around clutching idlers as
shown, making sure to route belt
inside of all belt keepers.
• Check to be sure belt is positioned
correctly and is on proper side of all
belt keepers.
• Reinstall mower.
IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.
Tractor V-Belt Drive Schematic
Viewed From L,H. Side of Tractor
Transaxle Pulley
V-Idler
26
Belt Keepers Belt Twists
I Belt Keeper
Fa idler
_ Engine Pulley
_111_i_ v'ldler
AS Viewed From Bottom