MTD 1742 warranty Changing the Deck Belt, Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin

6.Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Fig. 7-3.

10.Remove the cotter pin from the end of the stabilizer rod and slide the stabilizer out of the hanger bracket on the deck. See Fig. 7-5.

Deck Lift

Arm

Deck Support

Pin

Figure 7-3

7.Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.

8.Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.

9.Carefully remove the deck engage cable from the rear of the cutting deck by removing the bow-tie cotter clip that secures it. Remove the spring from the deck idler bracket. See Fig. 7-4.

Figure 7-4

Figure 7-5

11.Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.

Changing the Deck Belt

Warning! The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by

not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts.

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 on page 24.

2.Remove the belt covers by removing the hex washer screws that fasten them to the deck. See Fig. 7-6.

Hex Washer Screws

Spindle Pulley

Belt Cover

Belt Guard

Deck Idler Pulley

Figure 7-6

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