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C
A
A
D
B
Figure 43. Mower Deck
A. Capscrew
B. Right-hand Arbor Cover
C. Spring
D. Left-hand Arbor Cover
Arbor Drive Belt Replacement
NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace-
ment parts.
1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, turn off the
engine and lock the parking brake. Remove the key.
2. Remove the PTO belt.
3. Remove the capscrews (A, Figure 43) securing the
right-hand arbor cover (B, Figure 43). Remove the
capscrews (A, Figure 43) securing the left-hand
arbor cover (D, Figure 43). Remove both arbor cov-
ers.
4. Using a pair of locking pliers or a spring puller,
remove the idler pulley spring (C, Figure 43) from
slot in deck.
5. Slip the belt over the idler pulley and remove the
belt.
6. Install a new belt as shown in Figure 44. Make sure
that V-side of belt runs in arbor pulley (A) grooves
and flat side of belt runs against idler pulley (B).
7. Reinstall spring (C, Figure 43) into its slot in mower
deck.
8. Reinstall the right and left arbor covers (B and D,
Figure 43) and secure with the capscrews (A, Figure
43).
FRONT
A
A
B
A
Figure 44. Mower Deck Drive Belt Routing
A. Arbor Drive Pulley (V-sided)
B. Idler Pulley (Flat-sided)
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