Mower Belt Replacement - Simplicity 7100 Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting & Repair
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove mower from tractor as instruc¬
ted in "Mower Removal" (page 40).
2. Remove the self-tapping screws from
the covers. The 42 inch mower has 10
screws. The 48 inch mower has 14
screws.
3. For the 42 inch mower, remove the
cotter pin and pull back the right-hand
levelling bar (D). Lift the right-hand
belt cover' over the lift anchor. Remove
the left-hand cover.
4. For the 48 inch mower, lift the bail
assembly slightly to provide access for
cover removal. Remove the left-hand
belt cover first. Then spring the inner
edge of the right-hand belt cover up
over the lift anchor (G) and slide it out
from under the levelling rod.
5. Clean the interior of the mower belt
housing.
6. The idler pulley arm pivots at the lift
anchor. Make sure the arm pivots free¬
ly. Lubricate the pivot with a drop or
two of oil and wipe up excess oil.
A. Idler Pulley
B. Mower Belt
C. Height Adjusting Lever
D. Leveling Bar, RH
E. Belt Covers
F. Leveling Bar, LH
G. Lift Anchor
Figure 19. Mower Drive Belt -
42 Inch Mower Shown
7. Unhook the idler spring (B) from the
idler (A). Remove the old belt from the
pulleys. Install the new belt and re¬
attach idler spring (B).
8. Reinstall the belt covers and connect
the levelling bars. Be sure to spread
cotter pins fully. When installing the
right-hand belt cover, be sure the belt is
positioned in the belt guide which is
located on bottom of belt cover.
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