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• Using a 9/16” wrench, loosen the hex nut on the
idler pulley. See Figure 15.
• Remove belt from around deck pulley, idler pulley,
and the engine pulley.
• Place the new belt around the deck pulley and the
engine pulley making sure that the belt is routed
inside the belt keepers. There are two belt keepers
under the grass catcher, one on the idler and the
other under the deck belt cover. See Figure 15.
• Reinstall deck belt cover and secure with two self-
tapping screws, lock washer and hex nut.
NOTE: Belt keeper “A” must be mounted on the outside
of the belt.
• Make sure to align the belt keeper in line with the
frame. See Figure 15.
NOTE: An imaginary line between the belt keeper and
idler pulley should be parallel to frame. See Figure 15.
• Replace the grass catcher and pivot the hood
assembly back.
Lower Variable Speed Belt
• Remove the rear deck belt guard following first five
steps for deck belt removal. Remove belt from the
engine pulley.
• Push the spring loaded idler, located on the left side
of the transmission, to the right. Remove belt from
around the idler and then the transmission pulley.
See Figure 16 .
Figure 16
• Using a 9/16” socket, remove bolt, spacer and the
flat washer from the variable speed pulley. See
Figure 16 .
• Drop the pulley down and remove the belt.
• Replace new belt and reassemble following above
instructions in reverse order.
• Make sure that the belt is routed inside of belt
keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in the
same location from where it was removed.
Upper Variable Speed Belt
• Remove the engine pulley using a 9/16” socket
wrench with a 6” extension. The engine pulley is
located in front of the transmission.
• Drop the engine pulley down and remove the belt
from around it.
• Push the idler bracket to the right and remove the
belt. See Figure 16 .
• Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order.
Fuse Replacement
The fuse is located next to the spark plug under the rear
frame. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. If the fuse
blows, the source problem must be corrected or the
new fuse will blow again.
• Check for loose connections in the fuse holder and
replace holder if necessary. A dead short may be in
the cranking or charging circuit where insulation
may have rubbed through and exposed bare wire.
• Replace the wire or repair with electrician’s tape if
the wire strands have not been damaged. Also look
for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by
the exhaust pipe or muffler, or rubbed against a
moving part.
• Stop the rider mower and engage the parking
brake. Remove ignition key.
• Pivot the hood assembly up. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground it.
• Pull the fuse out of the lead wire.
• Replace with new automotive fuse.
• Make sure to reconnect the spark plug wire before
pivoting the hood assembly back.
Spring
Loaded
Idler
Variable Speed Pulley
Spring
Loaded
Idler
Transmission
Pulley
Deck Belt