1 - The belt linking tractor to deck should be in tension.
2 - Belt tension should now be measured.
i - Lift deck to position 5.
ii - Place tension gauge midway between
tractor and deck pulleys.
ii - Use gauge to check belt deflection is no
more than 13 mm at 2 kg pull.
3 - If tension is incorrect continue to rod adjustment
section.
13mm (1/2’’)
2kg (4 - 5lbs)
4
INSTALL DECK DRIVE BELT
6
CHECK TENSION
3
CONNECT TENSION ROD TO DECK FIXING POINT
5
SET BRACKET HANDLE TO VERTICAL
fig. D
fig. F
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fig. G
fig. E