Installation Instructions

Idler Arm Replacement Kit

7.Remove the mower belt. Remove the belt tension release lever (A, Figure 2) from the guard notch to release the tension on the spring.

8.On the center spindle, remove the 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” bolt (A, Figure 4), spacer (B), and 5/16-18 hex nylock flange nut (C) that secures the spring anchor (D) to the spindle. Disconnect the idler spring that connects to the idler arm and the spring anchor. Retain the idler spring, and the nut. Discard the bolt, the spacer, and the spring anchor.

9.Remove the spindle flange bolt (E) that secures the spindle to the mower deck and reinstall the spindle flange bolt in the hole that the 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” bolt was removed from. Torque the spindle flange bolt to 14-18 ft. lbs (19-24 Nm.).

10.To remove the existing idler arm assembly: Loosen the two 3/8-16 hex nylock flange nuts (H, Figure 6) that secure the idler tension mount arm (G).

Remove the idler tension mount arm, the .39 x .75 x

.38 spacer (J), the 3/8 SAE washer (B), the idler pulleys (F), the .39 x 1.00 x .88 spacer (I), the .39 x

.625 x 1.15 spacer (E), and the idler arm assembly

(D).Discard only the idler tension mount arm and the idler arm.

11.Install the new idler arm (D, Figure 7) and the new idler tension mount arm (G) exactly as shown in Figure 7. Tighten the 3/8-16 flange nut (H) and the 3/8-16 x 3-1/2” bolt (A) first and then tighten the 3/8- 16 flange nut (H) and the 3/8-16 x 2-3/4” bolt (C). The 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 bolt will position itself in the slot on the idler tension mount arm.

12.Connect the idler spring (C, Figure 5) to the idler arm and the new spring anchor (B). Install the new spring anchor in the hole that you removed the spindle flange bolt from in Step 9 with the new 5/16-18 x 1- 1/4 flange bolt (D) and 5/16-18 hex nylock flange nut

(A)and tighten.

13.Pull the lever (A, Figure 2) towards the rear of the machine. Secure the lever in the guard notch (B).

14.Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the mower under the unit.

15.Install the leveling links and hair pins (I, J, C & D, Figure 3)

16.Lift the rear of the mower and install the rear lift rods (K & L) and secure with the rear rod locks (E & F).

17.Install the roller bar connecting rod and hair pin (M).

18.Lift to front of the deck using a 2 x 4 as a lever, pull the handle (G) to align the front hanger rod ends (H) with the slots and secure with the front rod locks (A & B).

19.Install the belt as shown in Figure 1.

20.Reapply tension to the mower deck belt by removing the belt tension lever (A, Figure 1) from the guard notch. Make sure the belt is seated properly in all pulleys.

Figure 4. Incorrect Positioning Of The Spring Anchor

A.5/16-18 x 1-1/2” Bolt

B.Spacer

C.5/16-18 Hex Nylock Flange Nut

D.Spring Anchor

E.Spindle Flange Bolt

F.Idler Spring

D	C
A	B
	B

Simplicity TP 200 7309 00, 5600082, 5600081 Installation Instructions, Idler Arm Replacement Kit