Tractor Adjustments; Safety Notes; Ball Joints; Engine Belt - Textron JACOBSEN HR 5111 Mode D'emploi

TRACTOR ADJUSTMENTS

9 TRACTOR ADJUSTMENTS

9.0 SAFETY NOTES ____________________________________________________________

An improperly secured tractor
! WARNING
ready for adjustments can
cause serious injury or be fatal.
To prevent injury, lower implements to the
ground, disengage all drives, engage parking
brake, stop engine and remove key from ignition
switch before making any adjustments or
performing maintenance.
Make sure the tractor is parked on a solid and
level surface. Never work on a tractor that is
supported only by the jack. Always use jack
stands.
If only the front or rear of the tractor is raised,
place chocks in front of and behind the wheels
that are not raised.

9.1 BALL JOINTS

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When adjusting ball joints, be sure cut-out in ball joint is
parallel to the mounting bracket, then secure in place.

9.2 ENGINE BELT ______________________________________________________________

1. Inspect and adjust new fan belt after the first 10
hours of operation. Check and adjust every 100
hours thereafter.
2. Adjust the alternator pulley so belt deflects 9/32 to
11/32 in., (7 - 9 mm) with 22 lb. (10 kg) push at
midpoint between pulleys. Refer to the engine
manual.
3. To adjust, loosen alternator mounting bolts (A) and
adjust alternator until the proper belt tension is
achieved.
GB-20
TEXTRON TURF CARE AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
1. Adjustments and maintenance should always be per-
formed by a qualified technician. If proper adjustment
cannot be made, contact an Authorized Jacobsen
Distributor.
2. Replace, do not adjust, worn or damaged compo-
nents.
3. Do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing when
making adjustments or repairs.
Serious injury or death can
! WARNING
result from blade contact.
Be careful to prevent entrapment of the hands
and fingers between
components of the machine.
.
4. Do not change governor setting or overspeed the
engine.
INCORRECT CORRECT
moving and fixed
Figure 9A
Must be parallel
after assembly within
1/4" (6 mm) per foot.
HR13
Figure 9B
A
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