Wright Manufacturing 14SH654 - Manual (Page 15)

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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.
Replacing the Cutter Deck Belt
•
Stop engine and remove the key and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
•
Remove deck covers
•
Remove belt by using a ½” ratchet and
extension to relieve belt tension.
Replacing Drive Belt
•
Stop engine and remove the key and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
•
Remove deck covers.
•
Remove drive belt access panel.
•
Remove cutter deck engine to blade belt from
clutch.
•
Raise front of unit and secure
•
Remove the clutch stop
•
Remove belt by using a ½” ratchet and
extension to relieve belt tension.
•
Reinstall in reverse order. Figure shows belt
configuration.
•
NOTE: Ensure clutch stop is reinstalled.
Deck Lift Assist Adjustment
•
Loosen the DLA adjustment hardware.
•
Using a 3/8” ratchet, make tension
adjustments. Note: Too much spring tension
(easier to lift) may cause the deck to bounce.
Clutch
Stop
Easier
to lift Harder
to lift