Pull the worn belt (from the rear) to the double

pulley assembly and lift the belt over the pulley.

Reverse the procedure in replacing the new belt.

Be sure the idler pulley is on the outside of the belt. Refer to the belt diagram decal on the mower deck for correct belt installation.

Be sure only an authorized belt is used in the

replacement. Refer to the parts list for the part number of the correct replacement belt.

FIGURE29.

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Brake Ass'y.

Idler Pulley No.2

 

and Belt Restrictor

Idler

Pulley No.1

This Idler Pulley

Assembles to Idler Arm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FIGURE30.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This

belt

is

of

a

special,

high

strength

Repeat

the adjustment

if

more belt take-up is

needed. Additional adjustment can be obtained by

construction.

 

However,

after

5-10

hours

of

 

movement of idler pulley #2 after idler pulley #1

operation, a

slight

adjustment

 

may

be

required.

 

has been moved the full length of the adjustment

To adjust,

move

the

idler

pulley

towards

the

slot. To

obtain additional

adjustment,

move idler

engine

pulley

about 1/8".

To check

the

 

belttension,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pulley #2 towards the outside. When the idler

 

raise mower height of cut to the highestposition.

has been tightened,

relocate

the belt

 

The belt must release when disengaged.

pulley

 

restrictor in the positioning slot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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