John Deere OMM141979 J9 - Manual (Page 32)

Assembly - 28
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Make sure belt guide does not move out of
position when tightening locknut.
6. Tighten M8 x 1.25 locknut to 40 N•m (354 lb-in.).
7. After tightening, make sure the idler sheave rotates
freely on the tensioning arm.
8. Pull the belt tight and make sure belt guide does not
contact idler sheave or belt.
Adjust Tiller Lift Rod
Turn threaded end (B) of tiller lift rod (A) clockwise into
clevis (C), far enough so three-to-four threads are exposed
inside clevis.
B
C
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A
C
B
A