MTD 142-760 - Starter-Generator Belt

STARTER—GENERATOR BELT
If the starter-generator turns over and the engine does not
turn over or there is a high pitched squeal when the starter-
generator is turned on, it is an indication of a loose belt.
The starter-generator belt should be checked
for proper adjustment after the first 10 hours of
operation.
ADJUSTMENT—To tighten, loosen the bolt in the bracket
slightly, loosen the belt in the adjusting strap and swing the
starter-generator away from the engine until the belt is
tight. (Belt should deflect 1/4" when depressed with your
thumb.) Tighten all bolts. See Figure 25.
REMOVAL—Follow same procedure as above except when
the bolts on the bracket and adjusting strap are loose,
swing the starter-generator towards the engine until the
old belt can be removed and replaced. Follow the above
procedure for tightening the new belt. See Figure 25.
REAR POWER TAKE OFF ADJUSTMENT
If the PTO creeps when it is in the disengaged position the
belt should be adjusted. To adjust:
Stepl. Set the engagement lever in the ENGAGED
position.
Step 2. Remove the cotter-pin on the PTO adjusting rod.
Step 3. Remove the rod from the bracket and unscrew it 3
complete turns and insert back into the bracket.
Step 4. Replace the cotter-pin. See Figure 26.
TIE ROD ADJUSTMENT (TOE-IN)
The front wheels should be approximately parallel. See
Figure 27.
To adjust the toe-in, loosen the hex jam nut, remove the
elastic locknut, lift the tie rod end out of the hole in the
steering arm and screw the tie-rod end in or out to make
your adjustment. See Figure 28.
Use a tape measure or a yard stick and measure the
distance A and B on the front wheels.
The difference between A and B should be less than 1/8 of
an inch.
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