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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade.
STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark
plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from
spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely
hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components
sufficient time to cool.
4.4.8. BLADE BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
33" Deck Drive Belt
1. Place tractor on a firm level surface.
2. Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.
3. Remove mower deck.
4. Remove deck belt idler pulley and spindle pulley
cover. See Figure 4.37.
FIGURE 4.37
5. Remove old belt.
6. Replace with new belt in reverse order.
7. Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain
1/16" clearance between belt and belt guide. See
Figure 4.38.
FIGURE 4.38
38" Deck Drive Belt
1. Place tractor on a firm level surface.
2. Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.
3. Remove mower deck.
4. Remove spindle belt guard and tension idler. See
Figure 4.39.
FIGURE 4.39
5. Remove old belt.
6. Replace with new belt in reverse order.
7. Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain
1/16" clearance between belt and belt guide. See
Figure 4.40.
FIGURE 4.40
REMOVE
SPINDLE
PULLEY
COVER
REMOVE
IDLER
SPINDLE PULLEY
IDLER PULLEY
1/16”
CLEARANCE
REMOVE IDLER
REMOVE BELT
GUARD
1/16”
CLEARANCE
(TYPICAL)
TENSION
IDLER
SPINDLE
PULLEY
SPINDLE
PULLEY