Operator's Manual

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7. Install clutch retaining strap and plug clutch terminal
into main wire harness (Fig. 67).
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Figure 67
1. Clutch
2. Clutch retaining strap
3. clutch Terminal
4. PTO belt
5. Machine Frame
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Figure 68
1. Clutch Pulley
2. PTO Drive Belt
3. Drive Belt Idler Pulley
4. Idler Bracket Assembly
5. Spacer, Bolt, Nut and
washer (Remove)
8. Check belt tension. The center bolt of spring loaded
idler must be between the two alignment holes in left
support plate (Fig 69).
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Figure 69
1. Center bolt, spring loaded
idler
2. Alignment hole
9. If adjustment is required, loosen the fixed idler on
right support plate and move up or down in adjustment
slot (Fig. 70). To relieve belt tension lift up on spring
loaded idler.
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Figure 70
1. Fixed Idler 2. Adjustment slot
10. Check belt tension again. The center bolt of spring
loaded idler must be between the two alignment holes
in left support plate (Fig. 69). Adjust, if necessary, and
tighten all hardware securely.
11. If the fixed idler contacts the end of the adjustment
slot and more belt tension is required, a small change
to lengthen the push arms can be made (Fig. 71).
12. To adjust push arms, loosen jam nut and rotate ball
joint counterclockwise, one turn at a time. Adjust each
side the same amount (Fig. 71).
Note: Increase belt tension by lengthening the push arms
and decrease belt tension by shortening push arms.