REV A 6-6 122832
10. Re-install the belt guide shoulder bolt. Make sure the
belt is routed between the shoulder bolt and the pulley.
Figure 6-11
11. Re-install the deck covers. Figure 6-10
12. Re-attach the negative battery cable.
48"/52"/60" Deck Belt Replacement
1. Before proceeding perform the following sequence:
• Always stop on level ground.
• Disengage the deck clutch.
• Place the steering control levers in the neutral
position.
• Place the park brake lever in the engaged park
brake position.
• Stop the engine.
• Remove the ignition key.
• Wait for the engine and all moving parts to come
to a complete stop.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Lower the deck to the lowest setting.
3. Remove the deck covers. Figure 6-16
Never operate the mower without the deck covers
in place.
36” Deck shown
A. Spindle pulleys
B. Deck drive belt
C. Idler pulleys
Figure 6-14
A. Electric clutch
Figure 6-15
Allow the engine and muffler to cool before pro-
ceeding with the following procedure.
Exercise caution when releasing spring tension
from the belt idler.