To Replace Deck Belt

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 15).

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE- TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO- BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT OR BOTH REAR LINKAGES EQUALLY SO THE DECK WILL STAY LEVEL.

To obtain the best cutting performance, the deck should be adjusted so the front tip of the blades are approximately 1/8" to 1/4" lower than the rear tip. If the front tip is higher, this will create a poor quality of cut.

WARNING

Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.

Check adjustment on the right side of the mower. Position any blade so that the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance “B” at the front and rear tip of the blade.

•Before making any necessary adjustments, check to make sure that the deck is level side-to-side.

•With the deck in the highest cutting position, (4 1/2") measure the front tip of the blade to see if the deck is higher or lower than 4 1/2".

•To lower the front tip of the blade, using a 9/16" wrench, loosen the hex nuts that are on the front lift linkages (be sure to loosen equal amounts).

•When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/4" lower at the front than rear the adjustment is done.

•Reverse above step to raise the deck.

FIGURE 15

DECK BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 16 and 17)

•Park on a level surface. Apply park brake.

•Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position

•Disengage the tension relief lever from the lock bracket.

WARNING

Lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on the lever and release slowly.

•Remove screws from both the left and right belt shields, and remove shields.

•Remove any dirt or grass that may have accumulated around the cutter housings and entire deck surface.

•Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter housing pulleys.

•Remove the belt from around the electric clutch on the engine shaft.

•The belt can now be removed.