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C. Spindle Belt Replacement
A worn spindle belt will affect the
quality of cut from the mower deck and
should be replaced. Referring to
Figures 49 thru 53, replace the spindle
belt as follows:
NOTE: Clean any accumulated grass
clippings from the mower deck before
beginning belt replacement .
Remove Spindle Belt
Figure 50
1. Remove the RH and LH belt cov-
ers by removing the six hex nuts
and lock washers (See Figure 50).
2. Note the routing of the spindle
belt to help ensure proper installa-
tion of the new belt.
WARNING: The idler arm
and movable flat idler pul-
ley are under spring
tension. To prevent possi-
ble injury, use caution
when handling the idler arm
and pulley.
3. Insert a 3/8” drive ratchet or
breaker bar into the square hole
of the idler arm (Refer to Figure
51).
4. Using the ratchet (breaker bar) for
leverage, pivot the idler arm
toward the left side of the deck to
loosen tension on the belt: then
roll the belt off either the LH or
RH spindle pulley (See Figure
51).
5. Remove the two hex flange lock
nuts and carriage bolts securing
the left side of the gear box
mounting bracket to the deck
(See Figure 52).
Belt
Cover
Hex Nuts and
Lock Washers
Figure 51
Pivot
Idler Arm
LH Spindle
Pulley
Spindle Belt
Square Hole
in Idler Arm
RH Spindle
Pulley