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Checking the V-belts
Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe
cracking and large nicks.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal
operation.
The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they
begin to slip from wear.
Deck belt
To replace deck belt
Remove deck belt.
• Park on a level surface. Apply park brake.
• Lower the deck to the lowest cutting position.
• Remove foot plate
• Remove screws from both the left and right
belt shields, and remove shields.
• Remove any dirt or grass that may have
accumulated around the cutter housings and
entire deck surface.
• Use a ratchet with a
9
/16" socket on the spring
idler bolt to relieve the tension on the belt.
• Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter
housing pulleys.
• Remove the belt from around the electric
clutch on the engine shaft.
• Reverse the procedure for installation. See the
decal on the top of the deck for belt routing
information.
• After installation, check the belt for twists.
8011-622
Slackening the belt tensioner
WARNING!
The idler is spring loaded. Grip
the idler arm or ratchet fi rmly and
release slowly.
8011-580
Belt routing, deck belt
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