John Deere FM1015 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
22 Owner Service
5WPMAN0183 (Rev. 4/25/2008)
Figure 9. Belt Routing Right Wing
Figure 10. Belt Routing Left Wing
1. Slide Belt under drive pulley A and over idler arm.
Position the belt around drive pulley A.
2. Loosen the bolt holding belt guide G and swing it
away from pulley B. Route the belt around pulley D
as shown.
3. Make sure the belt is on drive pulley A; route
around idler F.
4. Grasp the belt between spindle pulley B and spin-
dle pulley D. Drive pulley A. Pull spring loaded idler
with belt to obtain enough belt length to route it
over pulley B. Make sure spring loaded idler pivots
freely with belt installed.
5. Adjust belt guide G to provide 1/16" to 1/8" (2 - 3
mm) clearance from belt. Tighten the bolt to 85
lbs/ft. (115 N-m).
REAR DECK - FM1012
ALL DECKS - FM1015 & FM1017
Use care when installing or removing belt from
spring-loaded idler. Springs store energy when
extended and, if released suddenly, can cause per-
sonal injury.
Figure 11. Belt Routing
1. Slide the belt under drive pulley A and over idler
arm. Position the belt around drive pulley A.
2. Loosen the bolt holding belt guide G and swing it
away from pulley B. Route the belt around pulley B,
idler C, and pulley D as shown.
3. Make sure the belt is on drive pulley A; route
around idler F.
4. Grasp the belt between spindle pulley E, spring
loaded idler F, and spindle pulley D. Pull spring
loaded idler with belt to obtain enough belt length
to route it over pulley E. Make sure spring loaded
idler pivots freely with belt installed.
5. Adjust belt guide G to provide 1/16" to 1/8" (2 - 3
mm) clearance from belt. Tighten bolt to 85 lbs/ft.
(115 N-m).
BLADE
Blade Servicing
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres-
sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
(3 mm)
(3 mm)
CAUTION
(3 mm)
(Rev. 7/9/2008)