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BELTS
Clutch to Deck Belt Replacement (48" Deck)
1. Disconnect main idler spring from bolt under
frame.
2. Remove belt from electric clutch and drive pulley.
3. Install new belt onto drive pulley and electric
clutch, checking for belt alignment and clearance.
4. Connect main idler spring to frame.
Clutch to Deck Belt Replacement (42" Deck)
1. Disconnect idler spring from the frame.
IMPORTANT:
This requires a spring hook. DO NOT
use a side cutter plyers. If the correct tool is not
available, loosen the front nut until the belt can be
easily removed from the deck.
2. Remove belt from electric clutch and drive pulley.
3. Install new belt onto drive pulley and electric
clutch, checking for belt clearance.
4. Connect idler spring to frame.
Mower Deck Belt Replacement (48" Deck)
1. Remove mower drive belt (see procedure above).
2. Detach mower deck from tractor. See
To Remove
48" Mower Deck
in
Service and Adjustments
.
3. Remove sheave covers.
4. Remove mower idler spring
5. Remove mower deck belt.
6. Install new mower deck belt onto mower sheaves
and idler.
7. Install mower idler spring.
8. Reinstall sheave covers.
9. Reinstall mower deck to tractor. See
To Install 48"
Mower Deck
in
Service and Adjustments
.
10. Reinstall mower drive belt.
Mower Deck Belt Replacement (42" Deck)
1. Detach mower deck from tractor. See
To Remove
42" Mower Deck
in
Service and Adjustments
.
2. Remove sheave covers.
3. Loosen two nuts on belt adjustment arm, one turn
each.
WARNING:
MOVING PARTS can cut or
amputate body parts. ALWAYS wait for
moving parts to stop before unit maintenance
or service.
CAUTION:
USE PROPER SPRING TOOL
when releasing and installing springs. Stored
energy in springs can cause injury.
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1. Clutch to Deck Belt
2. Clutch Idler Arm
3. Drive Pulley
4. Electric Clutch
5. Idler Spring
6. Mower Deck Belt
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48" Mower Deck Diagram
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1. Clutch to Deck Belt
2. Clutch Idler Arm
3. Mower Deck Belt
4. Drive Pulley
5. Electric Clutch
6. Idler Spring
7. Idler Eye-Bolt
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42" Mower Deck Diagram
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