Simplicity 5216 Operator's Manual page 25

Troubleshooting & Repair
3. Remove the right arbor cover by re¬
moving two carriage bolts in front and
two capscrews in rear (see figure 29).
Remove the nut (H) and lockwasher (I)
which secures left arbor cover to the
idler pulley. Remove the two capscrews
(K) which secure the rear of the left
arbor cover.
4. Remove the old belt.
5. Install the new belt on the pulleys. The
belt pattern is shown in figure 30.
Notice that the "V" side of belt drives
the V-pulleys and flat side of belt rides
on the flat idler pulleys. Be sure there
are no twists in the belt.
6. Reinstall the arbor covers (step 3) and
belt stop (step 2).
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7. Reinstall the mower on the tractor (see
Mower Installation). Check mower drive
belt tension and belt stop adjustments
as described in Adjustments section.
After about two hours operation re¬
check mower drive belt tension adjust¬
ment.
Figure 29. Arbor Covers - 42" Mower
A. Arbor Cover, Right G. Nut, Cage
B. Nut H. Nut
C. Lockwasher I. Lockwasher
D. Plain Washer J. Arbor Cover,
E. Belt Stop Left
F. Bolt, Carriage K. Capscrew
Figure 30. Belt Pattern - 42" Mower
A. V-Pulley, Right Arbor
B. V-Puliey, Front Arbor
C. Flat Idler Pulley
D. Flat Idler Pulley
E. V-Pulley, Left Arbor
F. Engine PTO Pulley
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