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SERVICE A
ADJ
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 36)
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
•
Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.
•
Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.
•
Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L).
_
CAUTION:
Belt tension
rod is spring
loaded.
Have a firm grip on rod and
release slowly.
•
Remove screws (P) from mandrel covers (Q) and
remove covers.
•
Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accu-
mulated around mandrels and entire upper decksurface.
•
Remove belt from electric clutch pulley (M), both man-
drel pulleys (R) and all idler pulleys (V).
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
•
Install belt around all mandrel pulleys (R) and around
idler pulleys (V) as shown.
•
Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT:
Check belt for proper routing in all mower
pulley grooves.
•
Reassemble mandrel covers (Q). Securely tighten all
screws.
•
Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).
CAUTION:
Belt tension
rod is spring
loaded.
Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.
•
Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
Fig. 36
TO CHECK
BRAKE
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest
speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved
surface, then brake must be serviced.
You may also check brake by:
•
Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,
depress brake pedal all the way down and engage
parking brake.
•
Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control
in "transmission disengaged" position. Pull freewheel
control out and into the slot and release so it is held in
the disengaged position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu-
ally push the tractor forward.
If the rear wheels rotate,
then the brake needs to be serviced. Contact a qualified
service center.
TO REPLACE
MOTION
DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 37)
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on
bottom side of left footrest.
BELT REMOVAL -
1.
Remove mower. (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" section
in this manual.)
NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all
belt guides and keepers.
2.
Remove belt from stationary idler (A) and clutching
idler (B).
3.
Remove belt from centerspan idler (C).
4.
Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt
upwards from transaxle input pulley (D).
5.
Remove belt downward from engine pulley (E).
6.
Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate
(F) and remove from tractor.
BELT INSTALLATION -
1.
Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steer-
ing plate (F) and above clutch brake pedal shaft (G).
2.
Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt onto engine
pulley (E).
3.
Pul l belt toward rearoftractor.
Carefully work belt down
around transaxle input pulley (D). Be sure belt is inside
the belt keeper.
4.
Install belt on centerspan idler (C).
5.
Install belt through stationary idler (A) and clutching
idler (B).
6.
Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all
belt guides and keepers.
7.
Install mower. (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" section in
this manual.)
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