30 Section 7— Service
Releasing Belt Tension with the Idler Pulley
Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position
that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between
Lowest Mowing Position
Highest Mowing Position/
Transport Position
Deck Lift Handle
Deck Removal/
Installation Position
Figure 7-3
2. Working from the middle of the tractor, pivot the idler
bracket and movable idler pulley rearward away from the
and over the idler pulley (b). See Figure 7-4.
Figure 7-4
From beneath the rear of the tractor, slide the belt off of
Rolling the Belt off the PTO Pulley
Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that
provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck
2. Sitting behind the tractor facing forward, reach beneath
WARNING! Use caution to avoid pinching your
Pull the left side of the belt rearward and downward while
rides out onto the edge of the lower sheave of the pulley.
NOTE: If pulling the right side of the belt, turn the pulley left.
4. While still holding the belt downward, continue turning
Figure 7-5.
PTO Pulley
PTO Belt
Transmission
Tube
Figure 7-5
5. Lower the deck into the lowest position using the deck lift