SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE
7.1TRANSMISSION BELT REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.
1.Disconnect idler arm spring.
2.Remove existing belt. Replace with new belt, part no.
3.Reconnect idler arm spring. See Figure 7.1.
TRANSMISSION
IDLER BELT
IDLER ARM
ELECTRICSPRING CLUTCH
SHOWN FROM UNDERNEATH
FIGURE 7.1
7.2 TRACTION BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
7.2.1.TRACTION BELT REMOVAL
1.STOP ENGINE! Remove two
2.Remove Traction Belt from Wheel Pulley first by running Belt off as Wheel is turned. Remove belt from Transmission output Pulley next.
3.Lay Traction Belt flat on ground (around tire) and roll Mower Wheel over Traction Belt, removing Traction Belt from machine.
7.2.2.TRACTION BELT INSTALLATION
1.STOP ENGINE! Lay new Traction Belt, part number
2.Place Traction Belt on Wheel Pulley followed by Transmission Output Pulley.
3.Reinstall belt cover and tighten two
4.Adjust Traction Rod and Brake Rod as necessary.
Refer to Section “ADJUSTMENTS -
STEERING/BRAKES and TRACTION LEVERS/RODS”.
TRACTION BELT
TRANSMISSION
OUTPUT PULLEY
(WHEEL PULLEY NOT SHOWN)
BELT COVER | WING NUT |
FIGURE 7.2
7.3 CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1.Remove mower deck belt cover.
2.Remove idler spring and swing idler away from belt. See Figure 7.3.
3.Remove old belt from spindle pulleys and electric clutch pulley.
4.Route new belt, part number
NOTE: 36” Deck Belt also connects to electric clutch.
5.Move idler to belt and
6.For 48” Deck to electric clutch use belt
36” DECK SHOWN
| ELECTRIC CLUTCH |
REMOVE | IDLER |
BELT | PULLEY |
IDLER ARM SPRING
SPINDLE
PULLEY
FIGURE 7.3
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