Simplicity 5211 User Manual

Troubleshooting & Repair
3. R emove the right arbor cover by re¬
moving two carriage bolts in front and
two capscrews in rear (see figure 29).
Remove the nut (H) and lockwasher (I)
which secures left arbor cover to the
idler pulley. Remove the two capscrews
(K) which secure the rear of the left
arbor cover.
4. Remove the old belt.
5. Install the new belt on the pulleys. The
belt pattern is shown in figure 30.
Notice that the “V” side of belt drives
the V-pulleys and flat side of belt rides
on the flat idler pulleys. Be sure there
are no twists in the belt.
6. Reinstall the arbor covers (step 3) and
belt stop (step 2).
7. Reinstall the mower on the tractor (see
Mower Installation). Check mower drive
belt tension, mower blade brake
clearance, and belt stop adjustments as
described in Adjustments section. After
about two hours operation recheck
mower drive belt tension adjustment.
A. Arbor Cover, Right
B. Nut
C. Lockwasher
D. Plain Washer
E. Belt Stop
F. Bolt, Carriage
G. Nut, Cage
H. Nut
I. Lockwasher
J. Arbor Cover,
Left
K. Capscrew
Figure 30. Belt Pattern - 42" Mower
A. V-Pulley, Right Arbor
B. V-Pulley, Front Arbor
C. Flat Idler Pulley
D. Flat Idler Pulley
E. V-Pulley, Left Arbor
F. Engine PTO Pulley
C AllTION
Always check mower blade brake pad
to V-pulley clearance when replacing
belt or repairing mower. Brake pads
will be damaged if brake pads contact
pulleys when mower is engaged.
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Simplicity 5211 Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	5211
Category	Tractor
Language	English