Replacing The Deck Drive Belt - Craftsman Z6000 SERIES Operator's Manual

11. Pull the right side of the belt rearward and place the narrow V side of the
belt into the PTO pulley. See Figure 32.
12. While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to the left (See
Figure 32). Continue holding and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is
fully rolled into the PTO pulley.
NOTE: Before using the tractor double-check the belt routing to make sure
that the belt has been routed properly.

Replacing the Deck Drive Belt

1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal).
2. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to the deck. See
Figure 35 for 54" Decks and Figure 36 for 42" Decks.
Hex Washer
Screws
Belt Cover
Idler Pulley
Belt
Guard
Hex Washer Screws
Belt Cover
Idler Pulley
Belt
Guard
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Idler Pulley
Idler Arm
Figure 35
Belt
Guard
Idler Bracket
Idler Pulley
Figure 36
3. For 54" Decks:
a. Loosen, but do not remove, the movable idler pulley and belt guard
by only loosening the flange lock nut securing the idler pulley to the
idler arm. See Figure 37.
Flange Lock Nut
Idler Pulley
b. Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys.
c. Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown and
reinstall the belt covers. See Figure 35.
d. Place the belt around the idler pulleys removed in step 3. Once in
place, retighten the flange lock nut on the idler pulley to secure the
assembly. See Figure 37.
e. Route the belt as shown in Figure 35 and then reinstall the deck
(refer to Deck Installation).
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Belt Guard
Figure 37