Yard-Man 247.27019 - Manual (Page 15)

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• Completely loosen, but do not remove, the top hex
nut out of the three hex nuts that hold the hex bolt
and the ferrule on the deck hanger link assembly.
Do not try to loosen or tighten the bottom nut. • Thread the middle nut as far down as possible.
• When desired adjustment is reached, retighten the
two nuts. Adjust both sides if necessary.
Figure 12
SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR RIDER MOWER
Belt Replacement
There are two drive belts and one deck belt in your rider
mower; follow the description below to identify the belts.
1. The lower drive belt goes from the variable speed
pulley to the transmission pulley.
2. The upper drive belt goes from the variable speed
pulley to the upper sheave of engine pulley.
3. The deck belt goes from the deck pulley to the
lower sheave in engine pulley.
• Periodically check to see if these belts are too loose
or damaged through wear and tear. If so, replace
with new belt.
Deck Belt
• Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition off.
Pivot the hood assembly up and remove the grass
catcher. Remove the spark plug wire.
• Put the deck at the lowest cutting height by
adjusting the cutting height adjustment lever to the
lowest position.
• Using a 1/2” socket wrench, remove two self-
tapping screws, lock washer and hex nut that hold
the deck belt cover to the deck. See Figure 13 .
For
this, you will have to work from the top left side of
the mower. Remove the belt cover.
Figure 13
Link
Ferrule
Deck
Height
Lever
Hanger
Do not adjust hex nut
Loosen hex nuts
to adjust
Deck
Deck Belt
Self-Tapping
Screw
Cover
Belt
Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Belt
Hex
Nut
Lock
Hex
Keeper Keeper “A”
Imaginary
Line
Washer
Nut