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Gently slidethecutting decktoward thefrontofthe
tractor a llowing thehooks onthedeckto release
themselves fromthedeckstabilizer rod.
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Gently slidethecutting deck(from theright s ide)
outfromunderneath thetractor.
Changing the DeckBelt(s)
WARNING:
Be sure to shut the engine off,
remove ignition
key, disconnect
the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before removing
the belt(s).
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should
be replaced if any signs of wear are present.
IMPORTANT:The V-belts found on your tractor are
specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A
substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not
disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.
To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor,
proceed as follows:
•
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
•
Remove the belt guards by removing the self-
tapping screws that fasten them to the deck.
•
Grasp the PTO idler bracket and pivot it toward the
discharge chute to relieve tension on the PTO belt.
•
Remove the PTO belt from the electric PTO clutch
and from around the PTO idler pulley.
•
Grasp the deck idler pulley and pivot it toward the
left side of the deck to relieve tension on the belt.
•
Remove the belt from around all pulleys, including
the deck idler pulley.
•
Route the new belts as shown in Figure 14.
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Remount the belt guards removed earlier.
Deck Idler Pulley
PTO Idler Bracket
(mounted on tractor)
m
PTO belt (Top)
Right Hand
Double Pulley
guard)
Left Hand
Double Pulley
NOTE:
Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity.
Center Pulley
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Self-Tapping Screws
Figure 14
Changing the Transmission D riveBelt
WARNING:
Be sure to shut the engine off,
remove ignition key, disconnect
the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before removing
the belt(s)
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should
be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or
rotting are present.
IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are
specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A
substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not
disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.
To change or replace the drive belt on your tractor,
proceed as follows:
NOTE:
It's recommended
that both drive belts be
replaced at the same time.
•
Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this
section.
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