Husqvarna 968999102 / W3612A - Manual (Page 5)

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BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON
BLADE BELT, TURN MOWER OFF, CLOSE FUEL BLADE BELT, TURN MOWER OFF, CLOSE FUEL BLADE BELT, TURN MOWER OFF, CLOSE FUEL BLADE BELT, TURN MOWER OFF, CLOSE FUEL BLADE BELT, TURN MOWER OFF, CLOSE FUEL
VALVE, AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE. VALVE, AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE. VALVE, AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE. VALVE, AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE. VALVE, AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.
1. Remove front deck belt shield.
2. Loosen whiz nut on turnbuckle.
3. Set belt tension when engagement lever is in the
engaged position.
4. To increase belt tension rotate turnbuckle toward the
rear of the mower until desired tension is gained. Do not
over tighten belts, to much tension will reduce belt and
spindle bearing life. See figure # 6
5. Tighten whiz nut on turnbuckle and install belt shield.
AUXILIARY BLADE DRIVE BELT AUXILIARY BLADE DRIVE BELT AUXILIARY BLADE DRIVE BELT AUXILIARY BLADE DRIVE BELT AUXILIARY BLADE DRIVE BELT
(48" MODELS ONLY)
(48" MODELS ONLY) (48" MODELS ONLY) (48" MODELS ONLY) (48" MODELS ONLY)
To adjust tension of the auxiliary belt rotate nut on
linkage that is attached to deck strap located on the right
side of cutter deck.
Figure 6
AUXILARY BELT ADJUSTMENT
ROD
IDLER PIVOT POINT
TURNBUCKLE
ENGAGEMENT IDLER
ASSEMBLY
1/4"
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