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60" Mower Drive Belt Replacement
1. Remove the mower deck. See Mower Removal and
Installation
2. Remove the screws securing both deck covers and
remove the covers.
3. Using a spring puller or a small rope loop, release the
idler arm tension spring (B, Figure 10).
4. Remove the drive belt from the right side arbor pulley
(A, Figure 10). Remove the belt from the other pulleys.
5. Inspect all pulleys for wear or bearing damage.
6. Lubricate the idler arm pivot with multi-purpose lithium
grease and check for free movement.
7. Install the new drive belt as shown in the diagram in
Figure 9.
8. Complete installation by following steps 3-1 in
reverse order.
5 Belt Replacement
60" Mower Belt Replacement
Figure 9. 60" Mower Deck Belt Routing
Figure 10. 60" Mower Deck – Covers Removed
A. Right Side Arbor Pulley
B. Idler Arm Tension Spring
A
B
BELT ROUTING VIEWED FROM TOP
FRONT
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY
BELTS OVER PULLEYS.
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