Simplicity LTH series Service Manual page 246

8 Mower Deck Repair
Arbor / Pulley Repair
17. Assemble the shim washer, lower grass shield, and
blade adapter on the blade end of the arbor shaft.
Secure with the collar.
NOTE: The blade end of the arbor shaft has recessed
spines to hold the collar.
18. Assemble the upper grass shield and pulley on top of
the arbor shaft. Secure with the heavy washer, lock
washer and capscrew. Torque to 50-70 ft. lbs.
19. Install the arbor assembly in the mower deck. (See
removal steps #1-3) Secure with six Taptite hex
screws placing the two longer screws (used to secure
the belt guide) in the locations noted during removal.
20. Install belt, guides, and guards. See Figures 5-10.
21. Install blade. See Mower Blade Service.
IDLER PULLEY REPAIR
Refer to Figures 2 and 5 for assembly diagrams.
1. Remove mower deck (see Mower Removal and
Installation).
4. Remove the nut and capscrew securing the idler pul-
ley to the clutch lever.
2. NOTE: Note the location and quantity of spacers and
washers above and below Idler when removing the
capscrew. Also note the position of the belt guide.
3. 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.
4. Align the belt guide to its original position.
Figure 18. Arbor and Housing Assembly
Figure 19. Idler Removal
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Capscrew
Lockwasher
Heavy Washer
Pulley
Upper Grass
Shield
Shim Washer
Lower Grass
Shield
Blade
Adapter
Collar