maintenance
Checking the V-belts
Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation.
The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
Deck belt
To replace deck belt
•Park on a level surface. Apply park brake.
•Lower the deck to the lowest cutting position.
•Remove foot plate
•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.
•Use a ratchet with a 9/16" socket on the spring idler bolt to relieve the tension on the belt.
•Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter housing pulleys.
•Remove the belt from around the electric clutch on the engine shaft.
•Reverse the procedure for installation. See the decal on the top of the deck for belt routing information.
•After installation, check the belt for twists.
WARNING!
The idler is spring loaded. Grip the idler arm or ratchet firmly and release slowly.
Slackening the belt tensioner
FRONT
Belt routing, deck belt
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