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SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (38 Inch
Deck)
Replace spindle drive belt as follows: (See Figures 41,
42 and 43.)
1. Remove the nuts and washers that secure both
spindle belt covers to the deck.
2. Remove the spindle belt covers to expose the
belt.
3. Push against the idler pulley to release tension on
drive belt.
4. Remove old drive belt.
5. Install a new belt. Refer to Figures 41,42 and 43
for proper placement of belt. Push against idler
pulley to aid the installation.
6. Reinstall spindle belt covers and hardware.
Figure 41.
1. Spindle Belt Cover
2. Nuts and Washers
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Figure 42.
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Figure 43.
1. Idler Pulley
2. Spindle Drive Belt
SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (44
inch Deck) (See Figures 44, 45and 46)
To replace spindle drive belt, remove belt covers.
Release spring tension. Remove the old belt. Install
the new belt around pulleys as shown in Figures 44, 45
and 46. Be certain belt is in lower groove of the center
pulley. Reinstall covers.
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Figure 44.
1. Spindle Belt Cover
2. Nuts and Washers
1. Spindle Drive Belt
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