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Installation (992217)
(Figure 18)
1. Install the new PTO belt on electric
clutch, idler pulleys, and blade spindle
pulleys.
2. Place 1/2" driver and ratchet extension
into square hole in PTO belt idler.
3. While pulling PTO belt idler towards the
rear of unit, install PTO mower belt on
PTO belt idler.
4. Slowly release the tension until PTO belt
idler is firmly against PTO belt.
NOTICE: The PTO idler spring length range
is 12.38 – 12.62" (31.4 to 32.1 cm) measured
at a 3" (7.6 cm) cutting height. Adjust the idler
spring length as needed (Figure 19).
5. Install belt guard on rear of unit.
6. Install left hand belt cover on mower
deck.
7. Close footboard (see Mower Drive Belt
And PTO Belt Access on page 29).
Removal (992219)
(Figure 20)
1. Open footboard (see Mower Drive Belt
And PTO Belt Access on page 29).
2. Remove belt guard from rear of unit.
3. Remove left hand belt cover from mower
deck.
4. Loosen clamp bolt on arm and jam nut
on hex bolt.
5. Turn the hex bolt counter clockwise until
tension is completely removed from the
spring.
6. Remove PTO mower belt from blade
spindle pulleys, idler pulleys, and
electric clutch.
Figure 18
1. PTO Belt
2. Square Hole
3. Springs
4. Drive Belt Idler Pivot Bolt
5. Drive Belt Idler
6. Mower Drive Belt
7. Blade Spindle Pulleys
8. PTO Belt Idler
9. Electric Clutch
10.Idler Pulleys
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
9
10
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CAUTION: Use care when
releasing idler spring tension.
Keep body parts well away from
idlers when performing this
operation.
Figure 19
The PTO idler spring length range is
12.38 – 12.62" (31.4 to 32.1 cm)
measured at a 3" (7.6 cm) cutting height.
Adjust as necessary.
Measure
PTO idler
spring
length here.
PTO Idler Spring Length
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