SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
In order to replace the spindle drive belt, refer to Figures 59 and 60 and proceed as follows:
1.Disengage the idler arm lever from its stop bracket and rotate the lever to the outside of the deck to release the spring tension.
2.Remove the hardware that secures the spindle belt covers and stop bracket to the deck.
3.Remove the spindle belt covers to expose the belt.
4.Pull the flat idler pulley away from the backside of the belt and remove the old drive belt.
5.Install a new belt around the spindle pulleys and bottom pulley of the center double pulley; then position the flat idler pulley against the backside of the belt so that the belt is tensioned. Refer to Figure 60 for the proper routing of the belt.
6.Reinstall the spindle belt covers and stop bracket.
7.Engage the idler arm lever into its stop bracket.
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D. INSTALLATION OF MULCHING PLUG
WARNING
Before installing the mulching plug, 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.
1.If the mower deck has been used, clean any buildup of grass clippings from the discharge opening of the deck.
2.Lift the chute deflector upward and insert the mulching plug into the discharge opening of the deck (Refer to Figure 61).
3.Position the mulching plug so that its top hole aligns with the hole in the top of the deck housing. Install the carriage bolt through both surfaces and secure with the bell washer and wing nut (See Figure 61).
4.To remove the mulching plug; remove the wing nut, bell washer and carriage bolt, then withdraw the plug from the discharge opening. Insert the carriage bolt through the mulching plug and install the bell washer and wing nut onto the bolt to prevent their loss.
CARRIAGE
BOLT
CHUTE 
DEFLECTOR
1. | Idler Pulley |
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2. | Spindle Drive Belt | 4. | Stop Bracket | DECK HSG. | ||
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3. | Idler Arm Lever | 5. | Center Double Pulley |
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| BELL WASHER | |
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Figure 61
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