Dixon 1998 - Manual (Page 25)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
BELT TENSION:
42" DECK: ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT: P/N 5861
No adjustment required.
Correct belt tension is maintained through a fixed engine location and a spring loaded
idler system.
A pulsing movement of the belt idler will be observed both during engagement of the
electric blade clutch and actual operation of the mower deck.
NOTE: Engagement of the electric blade clutch switch may - 'H'sce a sharp high
pitched chirp or squeal as the belt tension loading ir . v rbed by the idler
system. This is normal and not a sign of failure.
36" DECK: MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT: P/N 1300
42" DECK: MOWER DECK SERPENTINE BELT: P/N 6109
Adjustment procedure illustration below for 36" Mower Deck Drive Beit P/N 1300,
and 42" Mower deck Serpentine Belt P/N 6109:
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