Craftsman PGT9000 Operator's Manual page 22

5. To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the two
outer spindle pulleys, then around the front spindle pulley as
shown in Figure 16.
Front Spindle
Deck Idler
Pulley
Pulleys
Outer Spindle
Pulleys
6. Route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as shown in
Figure 16.
7. Retighten the belt keeper rod loosened earlier.
8. Remount the outer spindle belt covers removed earlier.
9. Reinstall the deck making sure the belt remains routed around the
pulleys as instructed.
10. Reinstall the deck sway rod (See Figure 13) and deck stabilizer
rod (See Figure 14).
11. Pull the right side of the belt and place the narrow V side of
the belt into the PTO pulley. See Figure 10 in CUTTING DECK
REMOVAL and Figure 17 below.
12. While holding the deck belt and PTO pulley together, rotate the
pulley to the left (See Figure 17). Continue holding and rotating
the pulley and belt until the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley.
SErVICE And MAInTEnAnCE
Figure 16
Deck
Belt
Rotate PTO
Pulley
Figure 17
13. Replace the PTO Pulley belt guard removed in step 4 of CUT-
TING DECK REMOVAL.
NOTE: Insert the belt guard into the belt guard slot of the PTO pulley.
See Figure 10.
CUTTINg bLADES
Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the
cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping the blade.
Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for cracks or damage,
especially after you've struck a foreign object. Do not operate the
machine until damaged components are replaced.
To remove the blades, proceed as follows.
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting Deck
Removal on page 21) then gently flip the deck over to expose its
underside.
2. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle
and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 18.
3. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle
assembly. See Figure 18.
Flange Lock Nut
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WARNINg
WARNINg
Block of Wood
Figure 18