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Loosen the (4) bolts P#(K1191), (2) on each side, that
secure the gear box assembly to the PTO assembly
P#(A1803) (Figure 2-5a and 2-5b).
Loosen the adjustment bolt P#(K0348) until the gear box
assembly is at its far left adjustment (the gear box is
moved toward the mower’s engine pulley). Refer to
Figure 2-5c.
2-5 Drive Belt Installation and
Adjustment
Connect the drive belt A59K P#(M0254) from the engine
pulley to the lower gear box pulley (Figure 2-5d).
To tension the drive belt, turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise (Figure 2-5e) until there is 1” of deflection, with
10-11 lbs. of pressure, at the center of the belt between
the engine pulley and the gear box pulley.
Once the correct tension of the belt is achieved, tighten
the (4) bolts that secure the gear box assembly. Refer to
Figures 2-5f and 2-5g. Replace the belt guard and
hardware that was removed in Section 2-4.
Loosen Bolts
Figure 2-5a
Figure 2-5b
Loosen Bolts
Figure 2-5c
Loosen The
Adjustment Bolt
Slide Gear Box
Towards The
Engine Pulley
Connect Belt
To Both Pulleys
Figure 2-5d
Figure 2-5e
Figure 2-5f
Figure 2-5g
Tighten Bolts
Tighten Bolts
Tighten The Adjustment
Bolt To Tension The Belt
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