Simplicity 1613H - Mower Belt Replacement

Troubleshooting
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
38" Mower Drive Belt
1. Mower does not need to be removed to install a new belt.
However, for easier access, mower can be removed
following steps in “Mower Removal and Installation”.
2. If mower is not removed, place mower in low cut
position. Push idler pulley arm (A, figure 25) away from
you to relieve belt tension. Drop belt from electric clutch
pulley (B).
3. Loosen belt stops (C) on arbor drive pulleys.
4. Loosen bracket belt stop (D) on idler pulley.
5. Remove old belt and replace with new belt. Make sure V-
side of belt runs in arbor pulley grooves and flat side of
belt runs against idler pulley.
6. Position the bracket belt stop (D) up against arm (A) so
that there is a 1/8” gap between pulley and belt stop.
7. Retighten the belt stops (C) on arbor drive pulleys with
1/8” gap between stops and pulleys.
8. Reinstall mower if removed, or reinstall belt to electric
clutch pulley (B).
A. Idler Pulley Arm
B. Electric Clutch Pulley
C. Belt Stops
D. Bracket Belt Stop
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