Scotts S2546 Operator's Manual page 35

Replacing Mower Drive Belt
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CAUTION: Avoid injury. Before replacing
mower drive belt: STOP engine, remove key,
wait for all moving parts to STOP, and wear
gloves when replacing belt.
1. STOP engine, LOCK park brake, place gear shift lever in
NEUTRAL (N) position, pull PTO drive lever back to
DISENGAGE, turn key to the OFF position, and remove
key.
2. Remove mower deck. (See Removing Mower in
Removing Mower section.)
3. Remove six capscrews and left and right belt guards.
4. Pull pulley (A) to the left and remove mower drive belt
from engine pulley and then remove from mower.
5. Install belt in reverse order of removal.
6. Reinstall belt guards and tighten capscrews securely.
Adjusting Mower Belt Tension
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CAUTION: Avoid injury. Before adjusting
Mower Belt Tension: STOP engine. Remove key.
Wait for all moving parts to STOP.
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. Spindle
brake engagement must be checked every time the
mower belt tension is adjusted or belt damage may
occur.
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface.
2. Stop the engine, remove key, wait for moving parts to
stop.
3. Place mower deck in LOWEST setting.
4. Engage PTO drive lever.
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5. Measure distance from bracket (A) to washer (B) on
tension rod (C). Distance (D) should be: 20 – 25 mm (0.78
– 0.98 in).
6. If adjustment is required, continue with Step 7.
7. DISENGAGE PTO lever.
8. Remove spring locking pin and washer (E) and
disconnect tension rod from blade drive arm.
9. Loosen lock nut (F).
10.Turn fitting on tension rod clockwise to shorten and
counterclockwise to lengthen effective rod length.
11.Tighten lock nut (F) to 27 N•m (20 lb-ft.).
12.Assemble tension rod and recheck dimension (D).
13.Check brake clearance. (See Adjusting Spindle Brake in
this section.
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