301.360.9810 www.wrightmfg.com Fax 301.360.9820
4600X Wed
ewood Blvd.
Frederick
MD 21703
This tool is to assist in compressing the idler arm tension springs. The tool is designed
to compress the tension spring to allow free movement of the idler arm for removal or
servicing. It will work on all Drive Belt Idlers and some of the Cutter Deck Idlers. In
most cases only a breaker bar is required. (Changing or removing belts)
Part number:
The instructions are for All
Pump Drive Idler Arms using blue die spring. Keep in
mind that the tool will work on some but not all cutter deck idlers.
• Secure Machine
• Remove necessary covers to gain access to work area. (Deck Covers,
Pump Pulley Cover)
• Use ½” breaker bar on idler arm, relieve belt tension and remove belt.
• Using breaker bar again, compress spring completely and install spring
tool. (Fig. 1,2,3)
• This has the tension off of the idler arm and now the idler arm can easily
be removed by removing the idler arm mounting nut and bolt.
• When reinstalling, it is best to align and install the spring before tightening
the idler arm mounting nut and bolt.
• Reinstall belt
• Reinstall deck covers and pulley covers.
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