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Maintenance
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.
Stop the engine, remove the key and disconnect
the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
2.
Release the latches holding the mower cover to
the top of the cutting unit and remove the mower
cover (Fig. 22).
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Figure 22
1. Latch
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3.
Remove nut securing spring anchor to housing
and lift spring anchor from bolt (Fig. 23).
4.
Remove the worn mower belt (Fig. 23).
5.
Install new mower belt around the three spindle
pulleys, the idler pulley, and the gearbox pulley
(Fig. 23).
6.
Pull on the spring anchor and connect to anchor
bolt (Fig. 23).
7.
Correct belt tension is achieved with 30-40 lb. of
spring force applied to the spring. Change
mounting hole location to increase tension.
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1. Idler arm anchor
2. Center spindle pulley
3. Outboard spindle pulley
4. Gearbox pulley
8.
Install covers onto the mower and secure latches
(Fig. 22).
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Figure 23
Top View
5. Idler arm spring
6. Idler pulley
7. Mower belt
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