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.
REMOVE | REMOVE |
SPINDLE | IDLER |
PULLEY |
|
COVER |
|
|
|
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.
REMOVE IDLER
REMOVE BELT
GUARD
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.
1/16”
TENSION IDLER
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.
CLEARANCE (TYPICAL)
SPINDLE | SPINDLE |
PULLEY | PULLEY |
FIGURE 4.40
SPINDLE PULLEY
1/16”
CLEARANCE
IDLER PULLEY
FIGURE 4.38
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