44" Arbor Drive Belt Replacement - MASSEY FERGUSON Simplicity Lancer Series Operator's Manual

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D
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Figure 35. Mower Deck - 44" & 50" Mowers
A. Capscrew
B. Left-hand Arbor Cover
C. Right-hand Arbor Cover
D. Spring
44" Mower Arbor Drive Belt Replacement
NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace-
ment parts.
1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, turn off the
engine and lock the parking brake. Remove the key.
2. Remove the mower from the tractor. See Mower
Removal in the Operation section.
3. Remove the capscrews securing the right-hand arbor
cover (B, Figure 35). Remove three capscrews secur-
ing left-hand arbor cover (D).
4. Using a pair of locking pliers or a spring puller,
remove the idler pulley spring (C, Figures 35) from
slot in deck.
5. Loosen capscrew (A, Figure 35) securing the idler
pulley to the bracket. The belt can now be slipped
between the pulley and idler bracket hub.
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A
Figure 36. Mower Deck Drive Belt Routing All Models
A. Arbor Drive Pulley (V-sided)
B. Idler Pulley (Flat-sided)
6. Install a new belt as shown in Figure 36. Make sure
that V-side of belt runs in arbor pulley (A) grooves
and flat side of belt runs against idler pulley (B).
7. Tighten the capscrew (A, Figure 35).
8. Reinstall spring (C) into its slot in mower deck.
9. Reinstall the left and right arbor covers (B & C).
10. Install the mower onto the tractor.
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