Craftsman 127.28875 Belt Replacement, Cutterdeck belt, HYDRO TRANSAXLE DRIVE belt, Belt Tension

BELT REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Always use Craftsman Professional replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Craftsman Professional belts are specially designed for use on this mower and will nor- mally last longer.

Cutterdeck belt

1. Remove floorplate.

2. Set the cutterdeck in a middle height-of-cut posi- tion.

3. Use a 3/8" ratchet and extension to back tensioning idler off to remove belt from idler. Remove belt from cutterdeck pulleys.

NOTE: Use the 3/8" ratchet in the square hole A on the idler.

4.Remove belt from clutch pulley.

5.Install the new belt by performing these steps in

reverse order. 3 SPINDLE DECK

HYDRO TRANSAXLE DRIVE belt

1.Remove cutterdeck belt (see cutterdeck belt replacement).

2.Disconnect wire I at clutch M. Remove bolts J and remove torque restraint.

3.Using a ratchet with a 9/16" socket, place over nut at location P. Use the ratchet to rotate it enough to remove the transaxle drive belt.

4.Install a new transaxle drive belt by performing these steps in reverse order.

5.Inspect the fans. Replace if worn or damaged. Torque transaxle pulley nut to 28.3-41.6 ft-lbs (38-56 Nm).

6.Reinstall cutterdeck belt (see cutterdeck belt replacement).

BELT TENSION

All belts are tensioned by spring loaded idlers and do not require any adjustment.

34