Fuse
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
i _lll_llilk WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
A fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor's engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It is located under the hood, mounted behind the top of the dash panel on the support bar.
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
i_i CAUTION: Always use a replacement fuse with the
4.Remove the deck belt from around the three spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys.
NOTE:The idler pulleys may have to be loosened, but not removed, in order to remove the belt from around them.
5.To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys, then around the front spindle pulley as shown in Fig.
Changingthe DeckBelt
WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove
ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys.
WARNING! The
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present. To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:
1.Remove the deck as instructed in the Cutting Deck section.
2.Remove the belt guards by removing the hex washer screws that fasten them to the deck. See Fig.
| Screw |
| Figure |
3_ | Loosen, but do not remove the belt keeper rod on the |
| pulley located near the back of the deck. See Fig. |
Outer Spindle
Pulleys
Figure
6.Route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as shown in Fig.
7.Retighten the belt keeper rod loosened earlier.
8.Remount the belt guards removed earlier.
9.