TO REPLACE BELT:
STEP 1 Remove PTO shaft.
STEP 2 Remove top cover.
STEP 3 Loosen nut on adjustment pulley to allow for movement. (see Figure “D”)
STEP 4 Loosen nut on right side of “L” bracket. (see Figure “D”)
STEP 5 Loosen belt by moving adjustment pulley in opposite direction you would to tighten belt.
STEP 6 Remove belt from all pulleys and idlers, leaving it on the main pul ley. (See Figure E)
STEP 7 Loosen nuts (4) retaining the gearbox to the gearbox plate.
Note: the top of the nuts should be flush with the end of the bolts.
STEP 8 Remove bolts (4) holding the gearbox plate to the finishing mower deck.
STEP 9 Remove the gearbox and gearbox plate assembly from the finish ing mower. Note: the belt should be removed with the assembly.
STEP 10 Turn gearbox and plate assembly over and allow to rest on the gearbox. This will allow a space to develop between the main pul ley and the gearbox plate flange. The belt can be removed through this space.
STEP 11 Install new belt.
STEP 12
TO ADJUST BELT:
STEP 1 Remove top cover.
STEP 2 | Loosen nut on adjustment pulley to allow for movement. (see Figure D ) |
STEP 3 Tighten nut on right side of “L” bracket until belt is sufficiently tight. (See Figure D)
STEP 4
STEP 5 Install top cover.
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