Lastec D2573 - Mower Deck Drive Belt

Initial Set-Up
Mower Deck Drive Belt
Initial Set-Up 9/27/19 3-8
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3.11 Mower Deck Drive Belt
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 mower deck drive belt is located under the operator seat pan and up to the rear of the
engine.
1. Check the belt for visible wear or damage.
NOTE:
If the belt appears excessively worn, damaged, cracked,
weathered, or otherwise appears to pose an unsuitable or unsafe oper-
ating condition, replace the belt.
2. Check th
e belt for proper tension.
3. If the idler tensioner moves to its maximum stroke without adequately tightening the belt,
you need to replace the belt.
NOTE: If
the belt you are checking is new, and the idler tensioner goes
to its maximum stroke without adequately tightening the belt, it is likely
you have installed the wrong size belt.
If you are unable to install a new belt with the idler system at
its mini-
mum stroke, it is likely you are installing the wrong size belt.
Contact your Lastec dealer for proper belt lengths for your Articulato
r.
4. Ensure
that the idler tensioning urethane spring is properly installed and in good condi-
tion.
NOTE:
If for some reason this urethane spring becomes loose,
detached, or fatigued, the idler will not properly tension the belt.
5. Cle
an entire mower deck area (under the operator seat pan) of all excess grease, oil, fuel,
grass, or debris before operating your Articulator to prevent damage to the equipment,
fire hazard, and projectile hazards.