MAINTENANCE
HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT
REMOVAL
1.Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”.
2.Remove the mid–idler pulley.
3.Disconnect the idler spring (Figure 34).
4.Remove the idler pulley and spacer (Figure 34).
5.Remove the
6.Remove the motion drive belt from the drive pulley (Figure 34).
7.To remove the motion drive belt from the stack pulley, pull the front end of the belt under the stack pulley and then back between the stack pulley and the steering plate (Figure 32).
8.Remove the access panel (Figure 33).
9.Remove the two screws that attach the steering shaft assembly (Figure 33). Raise the steering wheel and steering shaft assembly. Pull the motion drive belt under the steering shaft assembly.
10.Remove the motion drive belt. A correct replacement part or assistance is available from an Authorized Service Center in your area.
INSTALLATION
1.Slide the motion drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guides (Figure 32). Install the motion drive belt on the top pulley of the stack pulley. Make sure the “V” side of the belt is against the pulley.
2.Push the motion drive belt through the opening between the steering plate and the engine plate.
3.Install the end of the motion drive belt around the drive pulley (Figure 34).
4.Put the motion drive belt around the
5.Put the belt around the idler pulley. Fasten the idler pulley and spacer with the hex nut. Make sure the flat side of the belt is against the idler pulley. Also, make sure the belt is not twisted.
6.Connect the idler spring (Figure 34).
7.Install the mid–idler pulley.
8.Check the routing of the motion drive belt (Figure 34). Make sure the motion drive belt is installed correctly on the idler pulleys and inside all belt guides.
9.Attach the steering shaft assembly to the steering plate with two screws (Figure 33).
10.Attach the access panel (Figure 33).
11.Before you use the unit, check the adjustment of the clutch. See the instructions “How To Check And Adjust The Clutch”.
12.Install the mower housing. See the instructions “How To Install The Mower Housing”.
FRONT
Stack Pulley | Steering |
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Drive |
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Belt |
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Steering Shaft |
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Assembly |
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Motion Drive |
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Belt | Access Panel | Figure 33 |
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| Idler Spring |
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Idler Pulley | Spacer |
| Stack Pulley |
Spacer |
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| Drive Pulley |
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| Idler Spring |
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