Arbor drive belt replacement
1. With the mower deck installed, park the tractor on a
smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage
the PTO, engage the parking brake, shut the engine off, and
remove the key.
2. Remove the mower deck (see “Mower deck removal”).
Remove the belt covers.
3. Loosen the idler assembly capscrew (B).
4. Using a ratchet (D), move the idler assembly (A) to relieve
tension on the belt (C).
5. Remove the belt (C).
6. Install a new belt (C) on the pulleys as shown. Releasing the
idler assembly (A) allows the spring to automatically
tension the cogged belt.
7. Tighten the idler assembly capscrew (B). Reinstall the
belt covers.
8. Check that the blades (E) are positioned perpendicular to
each other. If not, perform the mower blade timing
procedure found in the “Regular Maintenance” section.
A
B
C
D
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