Husqvarna GTH26K54 owner manual To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 32)

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 re- move covers.

Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

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

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

Install belt around all mandrel pulleys (R) and around idler pulleys (S) 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.

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Q

LM

BELT REMOVAL -

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

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

Disconnect clutch wire harness (A).

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

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

Remove belt from centerspan idler (E).

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

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

Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate

(H) and remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

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

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

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.

Install belt on centerspan idler (E).

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

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

Reconnect clutch harness (A).

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

Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this sec- tion of manual).

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FIG. 32

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 33)

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Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

FIG. 33

 

For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on

 

bottom side of left footrest.

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Contents GTH26K54 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Keys Unassembled PartsMower Mower Front Wheel Slope SheetUnpack Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonFirst Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Install Mower and Drive Belt7/16 Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorReverse Operation System ROS To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate MowerTo Transport See Figs Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower Tractor See FigTurn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Check BrakeTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Tractor Model NO. GTH26K54 96043003100, Product no 43 SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis KEY Part Description Drive Transaxle, Hydro Steering Assembly Spark Arrester KIT EngineSeat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsMower Deck Tractor Model NO. GTH26K54 96043003100, Product no 43 Mower Lift Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Warranty Statement

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