Mower Deck Repair; Mower Removal & Installation; Mower Drive Belt & Pto Belt Replacement; Idler Pulley Repair - 38" Decks - Simplicity Broadmotor Series Service & Repair Manual

16 Mower Deck Service
Idler Pulley Service

MOWER DECK REPAIR

WARNING
Before beginning any service work, turn the PTO
off, set the parking brake, turn the ignition switch
off, remove the key, disconnect the spark plug
wire, and disconnect the negative battery cable.
Mower Removal & Installation
See Section 6 COMMON SERVICE PROCEDURES.
Mower Drive Belt & PTO Belt Replacement
See Section 5 BELT REPLACEMENT

Idler Pulley Repair - 38" Decks

1. Remove mower deck (see Mower Removal and
Installation).
2. Note the location and quantity of spacers and wash-
ers above and below Idler when removing the cap-
screw (A, Figure 2). Also note the position of the belt
guide (B).
3. Remove the nuts (H) and capscrew (A) securing the
idler pulley (E) to the clutch lever (F).
4. Place the new Idler assembly on the clutch lever and
secure with the capscrew and nut. Make sure the the
correct quantity of washers/spacers are placed above
and below the pulley.
5. Align the belt guide to its original position.
Figure 1. Idler Removal
C
C
Figure 2. 38" Idler Assembly
A. Capscrew
B. Belt Stop
C. Washers
D. Spacer
E. Idler Pulley
F. Idler Arm & Grip
G. Lockwasher
H. Locknut
I. Spring
16 - 16
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
H
Hook Spring
to Belt Guide