Re: (ET) E-12 belts

["MR23 \(Christopher M. Meier, Mpls, MN\)" <mr23 mn rr com>]

The manual says to put a shim (1/8") between the bottom of the mower and
the motor mounting plate, at the front.  This helps to give the proper
tension.
As you say, tighten the rear ones first, remove the shim, tighten the
fronts.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil Dennis" <wombat RealNS com>
To: "Elec-trak" <elec-trak cosmos5 phy tufts edu>
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 8:12 AM
Subject: (ET) E-12 belts


> When you tighten the motor mount bolts, put a lever against something to
> get pressure on the belt, then tighten the rear bolts first.  When you
> tighten the fronts it adds a little more tension - helps on the
> slippage.
>
> wombat
>