Simplicity 1613H - Page 43

Troubleshooting
44" 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, pull idler pulley arm (A, figure
26) towards you to relieve belt tension. Drop belt from
electric clutch pulley (B).
3. Loosen nut and lockwasher securing bracket belt stop
(C).
A. Idler Pulley Arm
B. Electric Clutch Pulley
C. Bracket Belt Stop
4. Remove three capscrews securing left hand arbor cover
(D, figure 27).
5. Remove old belt and replace with new belt. Make sure V-
side of belt runs in all arbor pulley grooves.
6. Reinstall arbor cover.
7. Index the bracket belt stop (C, figure 26) up against idler
pulley arm (A) as shown in figure 26. Make sure there is a
1/8" gap between belt stop and pulley.
8. Reinstall mower if removed, or reinstall belt to electric
clutch pulley.
44" Deck Drive Belt
1. Remove mower from tractor following steps in “Mower
Removal and Installation”.
2. Remove two capscrews securing upstop (A, figure 27)
and remove upstop.
3. Remove four additional capscrews securing right hand
arbor cover (B).
4. Remove three capscrews securing left hand arbor cover
(D).
5. Using a vise-grip or pliers, remove idler pulley spring (C)
from slot in deck.
6. Loosen capscrew (E) securing idler pulley to bracket.
Belt can be slipped between pulley and idler bracket
hub.
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