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Maintenance
4. Using a spring removal tool, (P/N 92-5771),
remove the idler spring from the deck hook to
remove tension on the idler pulley and roll the
belt off of the pulleys (Figure 78 and Figure 79).
WARNING
The spring is under tension when installed
and can cause personal injury.
Be careful when removing the belt.
34 and 42 Inch Decks
1. Idler pulley
2. Mower belt
3. Outside pulley
Figure 78
4. Spring
5. Engine pulley
6. Spring removal tool
50 and 60 Inch Decks
1. Idler pulley
2. Mower belt
3. Outside pulley
5. Route the new belt around the engine pulley and
mower pulleys (Figure 79).
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6. Using a spring removal tool, (P/N 92-5771),
install the idler spring over the deck hook and
placing tension on the idler pulley and mower belt
(Figure 78 and Figure 79).
Installing the Mower Deck
Service Interval: As required
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position, engage the parking brake, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Slide the mower deck under the machine.
4. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest
position.
5. Lift the rear of the mower deck and guide the
hanger brackets over the rear lift rod (Figure 77).
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Figure 79
4. Spring
5. Engine pulley
6. Spring removal tool
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