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How to Replace the Mower Drive Belt (42” Models)
1. Remove the mower deck. See the instructions on “How
To Remove The Mower Deck”.
2. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and
remove the mower drive belt (Figure 42).
3. Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel
pulley and remove the mower drive belt.
4. Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel
pulley and remove the mower drive belt.
NOTE: Replace the mower drive belt with an original
equipment belt from an authorized service center.
5. Install the new mower drive belt. Pull the belt retainer
away from the right mandrel pulley. Put the belt
around the right mandrel pulley.
6. Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel
pulley. Put the belt around the left mandrel pulley.
7. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley. Put
the flat side of the mower drive belt around the idler
pulley.
8. Make sure the “V” side of the mower drive belt is
against the mandrel pulleys as shown.
9. Install the mower deck. See the instructions on “How
To Install The Mower Deck”.
10. Before you mow, check the blade rotation control. See
the instructions on “How To Adjust The Blade Rotation
Control”.
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