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Deck Belt(38- and42-inch Decks)
WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove
ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect
the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended starting before
removing the cutting deck.
,_ WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or
safety goggles to protect your eyes while
removing the cutting deck.
o Remove the cutting deck from the tractor (Refer to
CuttingDeckRemovalon page 22, for detailed
instructions).
o Remove the belt guards (located over each spindle
pulley) by removing the self-tapping screws which
secure them in place. See Figure 30.
o Remove and replace the belt, reassemble following
the instructions in reverse order.
Deck Belts(46" Deck)
* Remove the cutting deck from the tractor (Refer to
CuttingDeckRemovalon page 22, for detailed
instructions)
NOTE: On 46-inch decks, you must afso remove both
the deck stabilizer bracket and the stabilizer rod. To do
so, remove the hairpin clip which secures the stabilizer
rod to the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 31.
o After the deck is removed (and the stabilizer
bracket and rod), the upper deck belt can be simply
lifted off of the double-pulley located in the rear,
center of the cutting deck.
To remove the lower deck belt:
o Follow all steps above for removing the upper deck
belt.
o Remove the belt guards (located over each outer
spindle pulley) by removing the self-tapping screws
which secure them in place. Refer Figure 30
o Using a spring puller (Part No. 732-0571)or other
suitable tool, disconnect the extension spring from
the rear of the cutting deck belt. This wilt retieve
tension on the lower deck belt.
o Remove the lower deck belt from around the idler
pulleys, and the three spindle pulleys.
o Reassemble new belts, following instructions in
reverse order.
Self-Tapping
Screws
42-inchdeckShown
Figure 30
Belt Guards
Stabilizer Rod_
o
Figure 31
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