Mower Belt Replacement - Simplicity RTH Series Operator's Manual

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Figure 27. Belt Diagram
A. Engine Pulley
B. Idler Pulley
C. Idler Pulley
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D. Idler Pulley, Middle
E. Transmission Pulley
F. Belt Stop
9. Install the new belt by reversing the procedure. Be sure
the V side of the belt is against all the pulleys except the
flat idler pulleys (B and D, figure 26 and 27). The belt
diagram is shown in figure 27.
10. Reinstall belt over idler pulley belt stop (J) and tighten
capscrew. Make sure pulley can rotate freely after
installation.
11. Reinstall idler pulley spring.
12. Perform "Tractor Brake Adjustment" and all belt stop
adjustments. Make sure belt stop (F, figure 27) is
positioned 1/8" from transmission pulley (in the forward
position).
NOTE
Reference letters in Figure 26 are same as reference
letters A thru E in Figure 27.
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
CAUTION
To avoid damaging belt do not pry belt off pulleys.
1. Remove mower from the tractor.
2. Loosen the belt guide (C. figure 28) on the idler pulley.
3. Move idler arm (B) toward rear of mower deck to release
blade brakes.
4. While holding brake released, remove belt from right
and left arbor pulleys.
5. Install the new belt on the pulleys as shown in figure 29.

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