12. T ighten the jam nut on the rear linkage ( Figure
96 ).
13. Ensure that the wheel hub moves freely between
the caliper brake pads.
14. Repeats steps 8 to 13 for the right side.
15. Rotate the drive wheel release handle to
the operating position; refer to Using the
Drive-Wheel-Release V alves ( page 36 ) .
16. Install the rear tires and torque the lug nuts to
129 N∙m (95 ft-lb).
17. Remove the jack stands.
Belt Maintenance
Inspecting the Belts
Service Interval : Every 50 hours
Replace the belt if it is worn. The signs of a worn belt
include squealing while the belt is rotating; the blades
slipping while cutting grass; and frayed edges, burn
marks, and cracks on the belt.
Replacing the Mower Belt
for Side-Discharge Mower
Decks
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PT O), and engage the
parking brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Lower the mower to the 76 mm (3 inch) height
of cut.
4. Remove the belt covers ( Figure 97 ).
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Figure 97
1. Push the tab down. 2. Remove the belt cover .
5. Use a ratchet in the square hole in the idler arm
to remove tension on the idler spring ( Figure 98 ).
6. Remove the belt from the mower-deck pulleys.
7. Remove the belt guide on the spring-loaded
idler arm ( Figure 98 ).
8. Remove the existing belt.
9. Install the new belt around the mower pulleys
and the clutch pulley under the engine ( Figure
98 ).
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