Initial Set-Up
Mower Deck Belts
3-11
8/23/22
Initial Set-Up
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1.
Check the belts for excessive wear, damage, cracks, weathering, or other unsuitable or
unsafe operating conditions; replace the belt, if necessary.
NOTICE
USE ONLY THE LASTEC BELTS AS REPLACEMENTS!
Lastec belts are specially designed for this mower. Similar belts may
not meet the all the demands, leading to premature wear and reduced
performance.
2.
Ensure the idler pulley tensioning spring is properly installed -- not loose, detached, or
fatigued.
3.12 Mower Deck Belts
WARNING!
Do not inspect, adjust, or change the deck drive belt while
the engine is running.
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 pulley idler belt tensioning system located on decks 1, 3, and 5 automatically ten
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sions the belts on the mower decks, thus eliminating the need for manual belt tension
adjustment.
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Center Drive
Mule Drive
Wing Drive
