7-45Z Master 597 Diesel Series Service Manual
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Fig 551 g. 74 m-7404
17. Install the new left mower drive belt on the middle
sheave of the jackshaft pulley, the adjustable idler
pulley, and around the outer sheave of the PTO
clutch pulley (Fig. 551).
Fig 550 DSC-2607
16. Insert a 3/8” drive ratchet with a 6” extension into
the square hole in the RH idler bracket. Pull back to
relieve tension on the idler bracket. Install the belt
onto the idler pulley (Fig. 550)
MOWER DECKS
1. Belt drive 4. Fixed idler pulley
2. Clutch 5. Three stacked pulleys
3. Spring loaded idler 6. Mower belt
pulley
18. Insert a 3/8” drive ratchet with a 12” extension into
the square hole in the LH idler bracket. Pull back to
relieve tension on the idler bracket. Install the new
belt onto the idler pulley (Fig. 552).
Fig 552 DSC-2651
19. Install the bolt, spacer, washers, and nut retaining
the clutch/brake strap to the frame (Fig. 553).
Fig 553 DSC-2604