Wright Serial # 69788 and Higher - Manual (Page 26)

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6.3 Belt Tension Adjustment
The pump drive belt is self-adjusting, and requires no adjustment, just replacement. The blade drive belt is
self-adjusting also and requires no adjustment, just replacement.
6.3.1 Replacing the Drive Belt

Stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.

Remove the deck covers and remove the engine to blade belt. (Refer to
replacing the cutter deck belt section)

Remove retaining knob (A), and remove the access panel (B).
 Remove the belt by using a ½” ratchet and extension to relieve the belt tension.

Reinstall in reverse order. Figure shows belt routing and spring compression
direction.
6.3.2 Replacing the Cutter Deck Belt(s)

Stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.

Lower deck to the lowest setting.

Remove the deck cover(s).
 Remove the belt by using a ½” ratchet and extension to relieve the belt tension.

Reinstall in reverse order. Figure shows belt routing and spring compression direction.
36” Cutter deck
48 & 52
” Cutter deck
A
B