MASSEY FERGUSON 2800 Series - Page 11

Operation
PTO Clutch Lever
PTO Drive Pulley
Belt Tensioning Lever
Mower Drive Belt
Lift Anchor
Lift Cable Clevis
Deflector
Mower Drive Pulley
Mower Hitch Arm
Tractor Front Hitch
Lift Lever
Front Idler Pulley
Rear Idler Pulley
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Figure 4. Mower Installation & Removal
(A, figure 5) should be aligned with the front edge of
the green zone shown in figure 5. The distance
between idler bracket (A) and stop (C) will be approx¬
imately 1-3/16” (30 mm).
14. Push the belt tensioning lever down to release belt
tension. Loosen the nut that secures the rear idler
pulley (D, figure 5) in the slot. To move the idler
bracket (A) forward, move rear idler pulley (D) rear¬
ward. Tighten the nut to secure pulley. Pull the belt
tensioning lever up and check position of idler brack¬
et (A). Readjust as necessary.
15. Operate the tractor with mower engaged for 15 - 30
minutes with a new belt; about two minutes with a
used belt. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine,
remove the key, shift into neutral and set the parking
brake. Check position of the idler bracket (A,figure 5).
If the rear edge of the bracket is not aligned with front
edge of green zone, repeat step 14.
Check adjustment periodically. If rear edge of idler
bracket moves into red, repeat step 14.
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