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Belt Maintenance
Checking the Belts
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the
mower-deck belt(s).
Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks,
wear, signs of overheating, or any other damage.
The signs of a worn mower belt are squealing while
the belt is rotating, blades slipping while you are
cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks, and
cracks. Replace the mower belt if you detect any of
these signs.
Replacing the Mower-Deck
Belt
1.
Disengage the PTO and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Open the engine guard; refer to
Engine Guard (page
4.
Remove the belt covers.
Figure 63
1. Belt cover
2. Spring
5.
Using a spring-removal tool, remove the idler
spring from the deck hook to remove tension on
the idler pulley, and roll the belt off the pulleys.
WARNING
The spring is under tension when
installed and can cause personal injury.
Be careful when removing the belt.
6.
Inspect the mower deck for any damaged pulleys
or bearings. Remove any debris from the deck.
Opening the
29).
3. Belt
7.
Route the new belt around the engine pulley
and deck pulleys.
8.
Use the spring-removal tool to install the idler
spring over the deck hook and place tension on
the idler pulley and the mower belt.
9.
Install the pulley covers.
10.
Close the engine guard.
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