Mower Belt Replacement; 60" Deck Belt Replacement - Simplicity 1692870 Operator's Manual

To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY
BELTS OVER PULLEYS.

MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT

60" Mower Drive Belt Replacement
1. Remove the mower deck. See Mower Removal and
Installation
2. Remove the screws securing both deck covers and
remove the covers.
3. Using a spring puller or a small rope loop, release the
idler arm tension spring (B, Figure 50).
4. Remove the drive belt from the right side arbor pulley
(A, Figure 50). Remove the belt from the other pul-
leys.
5. Inspect all pulleys for wear or bearing damage.
6. Lubricate the idler arm pivot with multi-purpose lithi-
um grease and check for free movement.
7. Install the new drive belt as shown in the diagram in
Figure 49.
8. Complete installation by following steps 3-1 in
reverse order.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
BELT ROUTING VIEWED FROM TOP
Outer
Drive
Pulley
Pulley
Belt
Double V
FRONT
Figure 49. 60" Mower Deck Belt Routing
A
Figure 50. 60" Mower Deck - Covers Removed
A. Right Side Arbor Pulley
B. Idler Arm Tension Spring
33
V Idler
Outer
Pulley
V Idler
Center Pulley
B