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5. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the
adjusting rod (Figure 58) on each side of the mower.
6. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the mower
leveling brackets (Figure 58) on each side of the
mower. Note which hole the leveling bracket is
mounted in for future installation. Slide the brackets
off of the mounting pin.
1. Leveling bracket
2. Hairpin cotter and washer
7. Lift up the front part of the machine and support
the machine using jack stands.
8. Slide the mower forward and out from underneath
the machine.
Note: Retain all parts for future installation.
Mower Belt Maintenance
Inspecting the Belts
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the belts for
wear/cracks.
Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or
any other damage. Replace damaged belts.
Replacing the Mower Belt
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when
cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks, and cracks
are signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower belt
if any of these conditions are evident.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Set the height-of-cut at A [1-1/2 inch (38 mm)].
4. Remove the belt covers over the outside spindles.
Figure 58
3. Adjusting rod
5. Loosen fastener securing the belt guide to the rear
pulley (Figure 59).
6. Pull the idler arm in the direction shown in Figure 59
and roll the belt off of the pulleys.
1. Idler arm
2. Spring
3. Bolt, spring retaining
4. Spindle pulleys
The spring is under tension when installed and
can cause personal injury.
Be careful when moving the idler arm.
7. Route the new belt around the engine pulley and
mower pulleys (Figure 59). Install the new belt under
the belt guide and around the rear pulley.
8. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in
Figure 59 and route the belt onto the idler arm pulley
and spindle pulleys (Figure 59).
9. Tighten the belt guide fastener on the rear pulley
(Figure 59).
10. Install the belt covers over the outside spindles.
Installing the Mower
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
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Figure 59
5. Belt guide and fastener
6. Outside pulley
7. Mower belt
8. Deck adapter
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