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Adjusting mower belt tension (42 (3 in 1) only), Adjusting spindle brakes (42 (3 in 1) only), Service mower – John Deere L2048 User Manual

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SERVICE MOWER

shields (D).

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b. Loosen sheaves (E) and (F).

c. Remove mower belt.

4. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.

5. Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.

6. Install belt on mower deck as shown. Make sure belt is
in the groove of each sheave.

7. Tighten sheaves to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft).

8. Install belt shield(s).

9. Install mower deck.

Adjusting Mower Belt Tension (42 (3 in 1)
Only)

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1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)

2. Loosen nuts (A) and move cable bracket (B) away from
the center of deck to tighten belt tension. Tighten nuts.

Adjusting Spindle Brakes (42 (3 in 1) Only)

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)

2. Remove mower deck.

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3. Remove left belt shield and adjust two blade brakes (A).

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4. Measure distance from spindle brake bracket (B) to nut
(C) on end of brake rod.

Bracket to nut distance should be: 2 – 3 mm (0.08 –

0.12 in).

5. If adjustment is required, turn nut (C) on end of brake

E

F

A

B

c

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are

dangerous. Mower blades must stop within 5
seconds after mower is turned off. Check
spindle brake measurement every 25 hours or
once a year (whichever comes first).

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Avoid belt damage.

Spindle brake engagement should be checked and
corrected every time the mower belt tension is
adjusted.

Mower belt tension should be adjusted, if required,
before brakes are adjusted.

A

B

C

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