Husqvarna 531 30 96-85, LGT2554 To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, Remove from tractor

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 34)

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

•Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

•Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

•Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L).

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly.

•Remove screws (P) from mandrel covers (Q) and remove covers.

•Removeanydirtorgrassclippingswhichmayhaveaccu- mulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

•Remove belt from electric clutch pulley (M), both man- drel pulleys (R) and all idler pulleys (V).

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Fig. 34

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

•Install belt around all mandrel pulleys (R) and around idler pulleys (V) as shown.

•Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

•Reassemble mandrel covers (Q). Securely tighten all screws.

•Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

•Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 35)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

1.Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” section in this manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

2.Disconnect clutch wire harness (A).

3.Remove anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor.

4.Remove belt from stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D).

5.Remove belt from centerspan idler (E).

6.Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully re- move belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades (F).

7.Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch (G).

8. Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate

(H) and remove from tractor.

 

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Fig. 35

BELT INSTALLATION -

1.Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steer- ing plate (H) and above clutch brake pedal shaft (J).

2.Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley (G).

3.Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (F). Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper.

4.Install belt on centerspan idler (E).

5.Install belt through stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D).

6.Reinstall anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor. Tighten securely.

7.Reconnect clutch harness (A).

8.Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

9.Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” section in this manual).

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Contents LGT2554 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidFirst Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S To Adjust Seat See FigTo Install Mower See Figs Assemble Front Wheel to Mower See FigLB M Check Deck Levelness Mower Drive Belt InstallationCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor DPH AC JStopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking BRAKESee Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate MowerTo Transport See Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterUsing the Reverse Operation System To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMaintenance Lubrication ChartBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level MowerTo Check Brake To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Remove from tractorTo Remove Wheel See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTransmission Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Fires when turn To run when operBattery will not Engine continuesKEY Part Description DecalsWheels and Tires 532 42Schematic SCH12Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis Chassis 532 19Drive Tractor Model NO. LGT2554 96045001500, Product no 45 Spark Arrester KIT EngineSeat Assembly 532 40 SeatSteering Assembly Tractor Model NO. LGT2554 96045001500, Product no 45 Mower Deck 532 40 31-25 Deck Weldment Mower Mower Lift Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXEffective January 1 Policy

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