Variable Speed Drive
Deck Belt Removal and Installation
42" CUTTING DECK:
1). Lower the deck to the lowest position.
2). Pull the PTO idler pulley and bracket towards the
discharge chute, relieving belt tension. See
figure 1.
FIGURE 1.
3). Remove the deck belt from the electric PTO
clutch on the engine.
4). Remove the self tapping screws securing the
spindle belt covers. See figure 2.
FIGURE 2.
5). Remove the spindle belt covers.
6). Remove the PTO deck belt.
REINSTALL THE NEW BELT IN THE REVERSE
ORDER ABOVE.
46" CUTTING DECK:
LOWER BELT:
1). Pull the lower deck belt flat idler and idler bracket
towards the left side of the tractor, relieving the
belt tension. See figure 1.
2). Remove the lower deck belt.
REINSTALL THE NEW BELT IN THE REVERSE
ORDER ABOVE.
Electric
PTO
Clutch
Idler
Pull
Screws
Cutting Deck Removal
1). Lower the lift lever to the lowest setting.
2). Pull the PTO idler pulley and bracket towards the
side discharge chute. See figure 1.
FIGURE 1.
Idler
Pull
Electric
PTO
Clutch
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