Deck Belt 38- and 42-inch Decks, Deck Belts46 Deck

Deck Belt (38- and 42-inch Decks)

WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting deck.

safety goggles to protect your eyes while

,_ WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or removing the cutting deck.

oRemove the cutting deck from the tractor (Refer to CuttingDeckRemovalon page 22, for detailed instructions).

oRemove the belt guards (located over each spindle pulley) by removing the self-tapping screws which secure them in place. See Figure 30.

oRemove and replace the belt, reassemble following the instructions in reverse order.

Deck Belts(46" Deck)

*Remove the cutting deck from the tractor (Refer to CuttingDeckRemovalon page 22, for detailed instructions)

NOTE: On 46-inch decks, you must afso remove both the deck stabilizer bracket and the stabilizer rod. To do

so, remove the hairpin clip which secures the stabilizer rod to the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 31.

oAfter the deck is removed (and the stabilizer bracket and rod), the upper deck belt can be simply lifted off of the double-pulley located in the rear,

center of the cutting deck. To remove the lower deck belt:

oFollow all steps above for removing the upper deck belt.

oRemove the belt guards (located over each outer spindle pulley) by removing the self-tapping screws which secure them in place. Refer Figure 30

oUsing a spring puller (Part No. 732-0571)or other suitable tool, disconnect the extension spring from

the rear of the cutting deck belt. This wilt retieve tension on the lower deck belt.

o Remove the lower deck belt from around the idler pulleys, and the three spindle pulleys.

oReassemble new belts, following instructions in reverse order.

Self-Tapping

Screws

Belt Guards

42-inchdeckShown

Figure 30

Stabilizer Rod_

Figure 31