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MAINTENANCE
REPLACING TRACTION DRIVE BELT
1. Remove cutting unit: refer to Removing/lnstalling
Cutting Unit, page 22.
2. Remove belt guides from transaxle pulley. LoosĆ
en and rotate belt guides at engine pulley out of the
way. Loosen locknut and remove belt retainer from
idler pulley.
Note: To make belt removal easier, set and lock
clutch with parking brake to remove tension from
belt.
3. Remove deck belt from engine pulley (Fig. 21).
4. Remove drive belt. Inspect belt for damage or
wear.
5. Install new deck belt if needed.
6. Replace belt guides for transaxle pulley. Install
belt retainer on idler pulley and tighten locknut.
Figure 24
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3
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2
4
4
5
5
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7
(Deck belt already
removed in this picture)
IMPORTANT: Idler retainer must be installed at an
80_ to 90_ angle to the idler mounting bracket
(Fig. 25) or rider may creep with clutch pushed
down.
Figure 25
90_
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1
7. Install cutting unit: refer to Removing/lnstalling
Cutting Unit, page 22.
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