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MAX
ADJUSTMENTS
PTO BELT ADJUSTMENT
STOP ENGINE! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL
BELTS OR MAKE BELT ADJUSTMENTS WITH
THE ENGINE RUNNING.
It is necessary to check the PTO belt adjustment
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Every time attachments are changed.
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If the PTO drive belt slips or does not release
properly.
1. Attach the new implement using the correct
attachment drive belt. See the Attachment
Operator’s Manual for the correct belt or the belt
chart on page 27 in this manual.
2. Stop the engine, engage the PTO lever and check
the distance
D
as shown in the drawing. The
correct distance between the PTO drive belt is
2-1/4" to 2-1/2" (1-1/2" to 1-3/4" for Kubota) with
attachment belt installed and PTO engaged. If
the distance is less than 2-1/4" (1-1/2" Kubota)
the drive belt may slip. If the distance is greater
than 2-1/2" (1-3/4" Kubota) the drive belt may not
release properly when the attachment is raised to
the highest position.
3. Disengage the PTO and adjust the idler slide
assembly by turning the belt release catch handle
clockwise to tighten belt and counter clockwise
to loosen belt. Adjust to obtain the correct
measurement as stated in step 2.
NOTE:
If correct measurement is not possible, check
for an improper size drive belt.
4. Start the unit and raise the attachment to full
height. The attachment should not run with PTO
disengaged. If it does, the drive belt adjustment is
too tight. Repeat Steps 1 through 4.
NEUTRAL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
Absolute neutral is when the tractor will not creep
with the engine running and the Forward - Reverse
lever in neutral. If the unit creeps it is necessary
to adjust the control linkage. Adjust the linkage by
removing the bolt
E
at one end of the connecting link
and rotate the rod end
F
one-half turn at a time until
the desired setting is reached. Shorten the rod if
the unit creeps forward or lengthen the rod if the unit
creeps backward. Tighten jam nuts
G
when neutral
setting is correct.