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HYDRO
MIDSIZE
ENGINE BELT GUIDES:Two adjustable belt guides
are fitted on the engine to cutter deck drive belt. With
the engine off and the blade control lever engaged;
adjust guides to 1/16-1/8" away from the belt as
shown at arrows.
IDLER BELT GUIDES:
A third belt guide is fitted to the V-idler pulley. With
the engine off and the blades engaged, adjust it to
1/16-1/4" away from the belt as shown.
BELT ADJUSTMENTS
CUTTER DECK BELT
The tension is correct when the second longest span
of the belt can be deflected 1/2" with a 10 lb. force.
If adjustment is necessary, tighten the locknut(A) on
the idler pulley adjustment rod until the correct tension
is obtained.
Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark
plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged.