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Refer to Figure 52 to roll the new belt onto the left
pulley for a 36 inch mower deck.
10. Install the heat shield to the engine deck and carrier
frame.
11. Adjust the belt guide an 1/8 inch (3 mm) from the belt
for 48 inch mower decks (Figure 51).
12. Install the belt covers onto the cutting unit and secure
the latches.
13. Install the carrier frame cover onto the carrier frame
and secure the latches.
Figure 51
48 inch Mower Deck shown
1. PTO drive belt guide
2. PTO drive Belt
3. Idler spring
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4. PTO engagement pulley
5. PTO drive belt idler pulley
6. Center spindle pulley
36 inch Mower Deck shown
1. Mower deck belt
2. PTO Drive Belt
3. Idler arm and spring
Adjusting the PTO Drive Belt
Idler Spring Anchor
The position of the PTO idler can be adjusted to increase or
decrease belt tension.
Use Figure 53 for the idler position options.
1. PTO drive belt idler pulley
2. PTO drive Belt
3. Idler spring
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Figure 52
4. Clutch pulley
5. Idler pulley
Figure 53
4. Most tension for worn belts
5. Medium tension for normal
belt conditions
6. Least tension for new belts
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