ENCORE7When installing a belt refer to fig. 4 as to theroute of the belt.BELT ADJUSTMENT(continued...)TRACKINGTo adjust the tracking there is a stop boltlocated on the bottom side of the steeringcontrol. (See Fig. 5)To adjust tracking simply loosen the locknut on the stop bolt and turn bolt clockwiseto increase speed or counter clockwise todecrease speed.DRIVE ADJUSTMENTSSteering and motion controls should beuniform in all forward and reverse speeds.Levers should automatically return to neutralwhen released. CAUTION:TURN OFF ENGINE BEFORE MAKING ANYADJUSTMENTS.To test drive operations: Check air pressure in tires. Equal tirepressure is critical for proper driveoperation. Check linkage for excessive play.• Raise rear of Rider until rear wheelsare off the ground. Safely block theframe in this position.• Put control levers in neutral lockposition (control levers swungoutward).• Start engine.DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTMower heights can be adjusted by pushing thefoot pedal and by depressing the height of cutpin and removing it. Select cutting height andset pin accordingly.TENSIONIDLERBLADEIDLERCLUTCHPULLEYFig. 4 - Mower Deck Belt LayoutFig. 5Stop BoltCut PinCUTTING HEIGHTFig. 6