Mower Belt Replacement
To avoid damaging belts. DO NOT PRY
BELTS OVER PULLEYS.
1.Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, shut the engine off, and remove the key.
2.Remove the mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal”).
3.Remove the belt cover for the PTO pulley (A, Figure 41).
4.Remove idler assembly (B) and mower arbor drive belt (C).
5.Remove PTO pulley (A) and idler pulley (D) from the belt cover.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
6.Remove the mover belt cover to access the mower pulleys (E) and mower belt (F).
7.Remove the old belt and replace with a new belt. Route the belt as shown in Figure 41.
8.Check that the blades are positioned perpendicular to each other (see Figure 42). If not, perform the “Check Mower Blade Timing” procedure in the Maintenance section.
9.Install mower belt cover.
10.Install PTO pulley, idler pulley, mower arbor drive belt, and idler assembly.
11.Install cover for PTO pulley.
12.Install mower on tractor (see “Mower Deck Installation”).
13.Run the mower under
B | D | E |
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Figure 41. Mower Belt Replacement
A.PTO Pulley
B.Idler Assembly
C.Mower Arbor Drive Belt
D.Idler Pulley
E.Mower Pulley (4)
F.Mower Belt
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