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7. Lower the mower deck by moving the implement
lift handle to its lowest setting. Disengage the
deck idler arm lever from its stop bracket and
release the spring tension by rotating the lever out
and rearward (Refer to Figure 47).
Figure 47
8. Remove the rearward end of the PTO belt from the
upper pulley of the deck center double-pulley
(Refer to Figure 48). Engage the deck idler arm
lever back into its stop bracket (See Figure 49).
Figure 48
Figure 49
WARNING
If the engine has been recently operated, the
exhaust system, engine, and surrounding areas
will be hot. To avoid personal injury, allow these
areas to cool before proceeding with the
following PTO belt removal instructions.
9. Open the tractor hood and remove the forward end
of the PTO belt from the PTO clutch pulley (Refer
to Figure 50).
Figure 50
10. Pass the PTO belt downward, inside the tractor
frame, until the belt is below the two tractor front
lower pulleys and pull the belt clear of the tractor
(Refer to Figure 51).
Figure 51
IDLER ARM
LEVER
STOP
BRACKET
MOWER DECK
CENTER DOUBLE
PULLEY
PTO BELT
FRONT OF DECK
IDLER ARM
LEVER
STOP BRACKET
PTO
CLUTCH
PULLEY
PTO
BELT