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Figure 40
1.
Service/parking brake
cable
2.
Front jam nut
5.
Close the cover and secure the retainer.
Belt Maintenance
Adjusting the Belts
Ensure that the belts are properly tensioned to
ensure proper operation of the machine and prevent
unnecessary wear. Check the belts frequently.
Adjusting the Reel-Drive Belt
1.
Remove the belt-cover mounting fasteners and
the belt cover to expose the belt (
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Figure 41
1.
Belt cover
2.
Check the tension by pressing the belt at
mid-span of the pulleys (
) with 18 to
22 N (4 to 5 lb) of force. The belt should deflect
6 mm (1/4 inch).
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Figure 42
1.
Reel-drive belt
2.
Idler pulley
3.
Complete the following steps to adjust the belt
tension:
A.
Loosen the idler-pulley mounting nut and
pivot the idler pulley clockwise against the
backside of the belt until you attain the
desired belt tension (
).
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