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Checking the V-belts
Deck belt
V-belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
Deck belt removal
• Park on a level surface. Apply parking
brake.
• Lower the deck into the lowest cutting
position
• Disengage belt tension by pushing
inward on deck belt idler pulley by hand
or with a 1/2” drive ratchet placed in
square drive hole on idler arm, While arm
is pushed inward, remove belt from
stationary idler pulley and release idler
arm slowly until spring force is no longer
felt.
• Remove bolt from idler pulley. This will
allow belt to pass by the belt guide.
• Loosen screws from both left and right
plastic belt shield above each mandrel
housing. Remove shields
• Remove any dirt or grass that may have
accumulated around the cutter housings
and entire deck surface.
• Carefully roll the belt over the top of the
cutter housing pulleys.
• Remove the belt from around the electric
clutch on the engine shaft.
• The belt can now be removed.
WARNING!
Before performing any service or adjustment checklist:
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Place the Blade-switch in the disengaged position.
3. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key.
4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
5. Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where it
cannot come in contact with the plug.
WARNING!
Idler arm is spring loaded. Have
a tight grip on idler arm or
ratchet and release slowly.