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SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT
A worn spindle belt will affect the quality of cut from
the mower deck and should be replaced. Referring
to Figure 63 and Figure 64, replace the spindle belt
as follows:
Remove Spindle Belt
•
Remove the two thumb screws securing the LH
belt cover to the deck. Slide the belt cover tabs
from the slots of the deck height adjustment
brackets to remove the cover (See Figure 63).
•
Remove the three thumb screws securing the
RH belt cover and remove the belt cover.
•
Observe the routing of the spindle belt to help
ensure proper installation of the new belt.
WARNING: The idler arm and movable
flat idler pulley (Refer to Figure 64) are
under spring tension. To prevent possi-
ble injury, use caution when handling
the idler pulley.
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2
3&4
Figure 63
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3&4
2
1
1. Spindle Belt Covers
2. Thumb Screws
3. Button Plugs - Access to Spindle
Lube Fitting
4. Spindle Assembly Lube Fittings
5. Idler Arm Lube Fitting
6. Height Adjustment Brackets
•
Push the movable flat idler pulley (2, Figure 64)
toward the left side of the deck to relieve
tension from the belt. Slip the spindle belt off
the movable flat idler pulley, then carefully
release the flat idler pulley.
•
Slide the belt off and over the LH spindle
pulley, then pull the belt under the LH belt
cover mounting strap. Refer to Figure 64.
•
Slip the belt off the fixed flat idler pulley, center
spindle pulley, and RH spindle pulley (Refer to
Figure 64).
•
Remove the four hex cap screws and hex
flange lock nuts securing the gear box
mounting bracket to the deck mounting plate.
Refer to Figure 64.
•
Lift the gear box/mounting bracket assembly
and slip the belt off and underneath the drive
pulley. Refer to Figure 64.
•
Remove the belt from the deck.
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