MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICE Continued
REMOVE
SPINDLE PULLEY
38" DECK DRIVE BELT REMOVAUREPLACEMENT
Move tractor to a firm, level surface.
Turn engine "OFF".
Raise hood, remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure wire away from spark plug.
Remove deck from tractor.
Remove spindle belt guard. See Figure 49.
Remove tension idler. See Figure 49.
FIGURE 49
REMOVE
BELT GUARD
Remove old belt.
Replace new belt, part number 3-5500, in reverse order.
See Figure 50.
1/16" CLEARANCE
(TYPICAL)
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SPINDLE
PULLEY
TENSION
IDLER
SPINDLE
PULLEY ,
FIGURE 50
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