PTO
CLUTCH
PULLEY
PTO
BELT
Figure 53
11.Twist the PTO belt 1/4 turn to engage the narrow sides of the belt into the grooves of the two tractor
TRACTOR FRONT | PTO BELT | |
LOWER PULLEYS | ||
FRONT LIFT | ||
| ||
| ROD/BRACKET | |
| ASSEMBLY |
Figure 54
12.From the front of the tractor, push the PTO belt through the front lift rod, then to the center of the deck. Ensure that the forward end of the belt remains positioned inside the front lower pulleys.
13.Install the rearward end of the PTO belt on the upper pulley of the deck center
14.While holding the belt in position, rotate and engage the deck idler arm lever into its stop bracket to provide tension on the PTO belt (Refer to Figure 56).
15. Connect the spark plug wire.
MOWER DECK
PTO BELT CENTER DOUBLE
PULLEY
FRONT OF DECK
Figure 55
LEVER STOP
BRACKETIDLER ARM LEVER
Figure 56
C. MAINTENANCE
CLEANING AND BLADE CARE
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the switch to avoid accidental starting and injury.
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