Care and maintenance, Belts, Belt tension – Dixon 13089-0601 User Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

BELTS:

Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in
poor condition.

BELT TENSION:

Engine to Mower Deck Belt:

P/N 6111 (50”)
P/N 6938 (60”)

The engine to mower deck drive belts are automatically held
in proper tension by springs which push the deck assembly
forward and do not require any additional adjustment to be
made.

Mower Deck Serpentine Belt:

P/N 1300 (50”)
P/N 6939 (60”)

Refer to illustration for adjustment procedure.

Idler Weldment

“L” Rod

Idler Shock Mount

Hex Nut

5/8”

Tighten or

loosen hex

nut to

achieve this

demension

Note:

Belt deflection or movement should be approximately 1/4” when
measured at mid-point between pulleys. Periodically inspect both belt
and idler systems.