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Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Series
TP 300-2226-02-LL-SMA
1/200124
Mower Belt Replacement
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY
BELTS OVER PULLEYS.
Figure 48. Mower Belt Routing
A. Idler Pulley Arm C. Belt Guide (44 & 50 Only)
B. PTO Clutch Pulley D. Arbor Drive Pulley
D
B
C
A
Figure 49. Mower Deck - 44" & 50 Mowers
A. Capscrew
B. Right-hand Arbor Cover
C. Spring
D. Left-hand Arbor Cover
1/8 Gap
FRONT
A
D
B
C
44 & 50 PTO Belt Replacement
1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, turn off the
engine and lock the parking brake. Remove the key.
Remove the mower or place in the lowest cutting
position.
2. Move the idler arm (A, Figure 48) to relieve belt ten-
sion. Drop the belt from the PTO (electric clutch) pul-
ley.
IMPORTANT: Note the position of all belt guides relative
to the belt and pulleys before loosening.
3. Loosen the nut and lockwasher securing idler pulley
belt guide (C, Figure 48).
4. See Figure 49. Remove three capscrews securing
left-hand arbor cover (D).
5. Remove the old belt and replace with a new one.
Make sure the V-side of belt runs in the pulley
grooves.
6. See Figure 48. Position the idler pulley belt stop (C)
in its original position so that there is a 1/8" (3mm)
gap between the pulley and belt stop.
7. See Figure 49. Reinstall the left-hand arbor cover
(D). Reinstall the mower deck if removed.
8. Run the mower under a no-load condition for about 5
minutes.
54 PTO Belt Replacement
1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, turn off the
engine and lock the parking brake. Remove the key.
2. Move the idler arm (A, Figure 48) to relieve belt ten-
sion. Drop the belt from the PTO (electric clutch) pul-
ley.
3. Remove the old belt and replace with a new one.
Make sure the V-side of belt runs in the pulley
grooves.
4. Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley. Move the
idler arm and install the belt on the idler pulley.
5. Run the mower under no-load condition for about 5
minutes.

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Simplicity 1718H Specifications

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BrandSimplicity
Model1718H
CategoryTractor
LanguageEnglish

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