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Replacing the Deck Belt
1.
Set the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps.
2.
Remove the PTO belt (refer to Deck Removal).
3.
To remove the belt covers (a), remove the wing knobs (b) from the carriage
screws (c) securing it to the deck. See Figure 50.
a
c
b
4.
The speed nut should hold the carriage screw (c) and tab bolt in place, if not
re-install as shown in Figure 50.
5.
Using a 1/2" drive insert the end into the 1/2" square opening in the deck idler
assembly (a) and rotate the deck idler assembly (a) clockwise. See Figure 51.
While holding the deck idler assembly (a), loosen the deck belt from the pulley
and slide the belt away from the pulley.
a
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or
between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.
6.
Route the new belt as shown in Figure 51. Then reinstall the deck and PTO belt.
Replacing the Drive Belt
Before performing any maintenance, disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the OFF position, and remove
the key from the switch. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Allow the machine to cool at least 5 minutes before servicing.
1.
Remove PTO belt from clutch only, refer to Deck Removal for releasing tension
on PTO belt.
2.
Release tension off of idler by removing spring from idler arm. See (a) in
Figure 52.
PRODUCT CARE
b
c
Figure 50
Figure 51
WARNING
WARNING
The spring is under tension due to the weight of the deck. Be careful when
removing, may cause personal injury. Wear gloves and safety glasses.
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Looking Up
c
3.
Rotate idler arm out of the way of the PTO belt. See (b) in Figure 52.
4.
Remove anti-rotation bracket from frame by loosening the two nuts securing it
to the deck. See (c) in Figure 52.
5.
Unplug electrical connector from clutch housing. Allow to hang free for
reinstallation later in these instructions. See Figure 53.
6.
Remove existing drive belt.
7.
Route new belt up around clutch and engine idler pulley as shown in Figure 52.
8.
Reinstall the electrical connector, anti-rotation bracket, idler arm and PTO belt
by reversing Steps 1-5.
Replacing the Blades
Before performing any maintenance, disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the OFF position, and remove
the key from the switch. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when
handling the blades. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to cut
yourself on the sharpened blades.
1.
Remove the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section.
2.
For easier access, flip the deck over, then jack up the front of the deck about one
foot and block it in that position.
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b
a
Figure 52
Figure 53
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