Note: The proper mower belt tension is 44 to 67 N-m(10 to 15 ft-lb) with the belt deflected 13 mm (1/2 inch)halfway between the pulleys (Figure 45 or Figure 46).8. Engage the blade-control (PTO) lever.9. Check the clearance between the bell crank and thetransmission output shaft (Figure 42).Figure 421. 2 to 3 mm (1/16 to 1/8 inch) 4. Hairpin cotter2. Bell crank 5. Clevis pin3. Transmission output shaft 6. ClevisNote: The clearance should be 2 to 3 mm (1/16 to1/8 inch).10. Remove the hairpin cotter pin and the clevis pin fromthe bell crank.11. Rotate the clevis clockwise on the rod to increase theclearance; rotate it counterclockwise to decrease it(Figure 42).12. Disengage the blade-control (PTO) lever.Note: If the assist arm does not contact the front stopon the mower deck (Figure 43 or Figure 44), adjust theclevis to bring the bell crank closer to the transmissionoutput shaft (Figure 42).Figure 4332-inch and 36-inch mower deck1. 13mm(1/2inch)deflectionhere4. Locknut2. Assist arm 5. Turnbuckle3. Front stopFigure 4448-inch mower deck1. 13mm(1/2inch)deflectionhere4. Locknut2. Assist arm 5. Turnbuckle3. Front stop13. Check the belt guide under the engine frame for theproper adjustment (Figure 41).Note: The distance between the belt guide and themower belt should be 32 mm (1-1/4 inch) when youengage the mower belt. Adjust the mower belt as34