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I see only one bolt holding the the belt cover on. You can see the threads for a bolt in the hole that has no bolt. You can also see the markings where I bolt was previously there. If that cover is touching the belt even a little it could ruin the belt. Maybe that belt cover is vibrating...

Enigma, I've just always balanced them with the screwdriver -- I never even knew there was a tool for this. But as cheap as they are and if it helps maintain the spindle I'd buy one. What kind do you use and how much are they?

My two cents is yes you are over-thinking it. I just put a screwdriver through the hole. If both sides are even you'll know it. Just balance the blade; if it moves then take some off. I've never gotten one unbalanced.

Tiger, thanks....good point. I'll be out a few days; when I return I'll pull it in the garage where I have a concrete floor. I don't think its off enough to cause this problem but I will check that. Like MParr said the deck side to side adjustment is on the left side and its quite critical...

MParr, I too had to work with it a lot to get it level side to side. The movement with that left side adjustment is so critical.

Tiger, I've not resorted to any grinding yet, as you suggested. I have noticed this: (1) That Bracket Hanger is on the right side (if you're sitting in the seat). (2) The rubbed area can be seen on the outside surface of the hanger if you look under there from the right side. (3) Considering...

txmowman, my FR691v is well past warranty. 13 years old, runs good and never had an engine issue in 13 years.

7394, I was rereading my post about air filters -- its spriingtime, ha. Where do you buy your FS filters? An online search shows Amazon "seems" to have that : 11013-0752 Air Filter for Kawasaki FR651V FR691V FR730V FS481V FS541V FS600V FS651 I say "seems to have that" as it looks exactly like...

Tonebalone, I'm not a computer "whiz" so.....I don't know what I did. I probably attached something else. Who knows. I don't blame you for being hesitant. I've removed that attachment and changed it in my original post. I think you can see it now. Or you can view the diagram at...

I have a deck raising issue I need help with. 2013 Toro MX5060 Timecutter, 50". Last fall I noticed sometimes when I pull back on the lever to raise the deck it only goes so far, to around the 3 position -- like something is blocking it. Then later it would work normally. I forgot about it...

That sounds identical to how I've been doing it.

StarTech, I know this is an old post I got frustrated last summer trying to figure it out and just left it as it was. I think I found the right page in the manual you sent me --- page 2-7 ?? Actually though my engine is a FR691V 23 hp. I think I'll try this again. "Probably" the adjustment...

Thank you Rivets . I'm sure people on here will be saddened at that. I know he meant a lot to me, and helped me tremendously.

I change oil each season. The manual says up to 10W40 in hot conditions. One thing I've noticed is the local shops are all recommending 20W50 down here. I dont know if they're saying that just to sell another mower to you sooner or what. But they're all recommending it down here because of...

Thanks slomo. I did not know he'd left. Yes, you are right.....he is a super smart guy with mower engines. He helped me tremendously when I had an issue with the transaxles not disengaging when I pushed the rods in on my transaxles. (* Yes, on my Toro you have to push them in not out to...