Scag Power Equipment SSZ - Manual (Page 9)

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3. To adjust RH blade drive belt: Adjust RH belt
tension so belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds pres-
sure. Adjust tension by tightening or loosening J-
bolt. (See Figure 6 for SMZ-52; See Figure 7 for
SMZ-61 & SMZ-48)
4. Carefully unlatch foot plate support rod and lower
foot plate.
Drive Belt Replacement
Figure 6 - SMZ-52
Stop engine and remove key from ignition be-
fore making any adjustments. Wait for all mov-
ing parts to come to a complete stop before
beginning work.
1. Lift foot plate and secure with foot plate support
rod.
2. To adjust cutter deck drive belt: Adjust until end of
spring aligns with end of L-shaped bracket. (See
Figure 5)
Figure 5
NOTE: Due to initial belt stretching, check this
adjustment after the first 2 hour, 4 hour, and 8
hour intervals.
Cutter Deck Drive Belts
Figure 7 - SMZ-61 & SMZ-48
ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’D
Straight Line Running Adj. - Cont'd
4. Adjust position of turnbuckle by moving it in
mounting slot either forward to slow left wheel or
backward to speed up left wheel. If unit pulls to
the right, left wheel is too fast. If unit pulls to the
left, left wheel is too slow.
5. Tighten nut to secure turnbuckle.
6. Readjust neutral if necessary. (See Figure 2)
CAUTION:
NUT
"J" BOLT
WASHER
BELT
END OF L- SHAPED
BRACKET
SC204G
NUT
"J" BOLT
WASHER
BELT
SC205G
NUT
"J" BOLT
WASHER
BELT
SC206G