6.Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 25.
Figure 25
•Repeat the above steps on the tractor's right side.
•Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.
•Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the
tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
•Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.
ChangingTheTransmissionDriveBelt
NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools (i.e. air/impact wrench) used in order to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See an authorized Toro service dealer to have your drive belt replaced.
ChangingtheDeckBelt
WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, engage the parking brake and remove the ignition key to prevent unintended starting before removing the belt.
WARNING: Avoid the possibility of a pinching injury. Do not place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present.
IMPORTANT:The
To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:
•Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this section.
•Remove the belt covers by removing the screws that fasten them to the deck. Refer to the figure on the following page.
•Loosen, but do not remove the deck idler pulleys.
•Remove the deck belt from around all pulleys, including the deck idler pulleys.
•Route the new belt as shown in the figure below and retighten the deck idler pulleys.
•Reinstall the belt guards removed earlier and remount the deck to the tractor.
Changingthe Lower DeckBelt (Model LX460 only)
NOTE: Several components must be removed in
order to change the lower deck belt (Model LX460). See an authorized Toro service dealer to have this drive belt
replaced.
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