3.Usinga1/2"socketwrench,removetwoself- tappingscrews,lockwasherandhexnutthathold thedeckbeltcovertothedeck.SeeFigure17. For this,youwillhavetoworkfromthetopleftsideof
theridingmowerRemovethebeltcover..
4.Usinga9/16"wrench,loosenthehexnutonthe
idlerpulleySeeFigure17..
5.Removebeltfromarounddeckpulley,idlerpulley,
andtheenginepulley.
6.Placethenewbeltaroundthedeckpulleyandthe enginepulleymakingsurethatthebeltisrouted insidethebeltkeepersTherearetwobeltkeepers. underthegrasscatcher,oneontheidlerandthe otherunderthedeckbeltcover.SeeFigure17.
7.Reinstalldeckbeltcoverandsecurewithtwoeach
NOTE:Belt keeper "A" must be mounted on the outside of the belt.
8.Make sure to align the belt keeper in line with the frame. See Figure 17.
NOTE: An imaginary line between the belt keeper and idler pulley should be parallel to frame. See Figure 17.
9.Replace the grass catcher and pivot the hood assembly back.
Lower Drive Belt
1.Remove the rear deck belt guard following first five steps for deck belt removal. Remove belt from the engine pulley. See Figure 18.
Variable Speed | Pulley |
Spring | Spring |
Loaded | Loaded |
Idler |
|
Pulley
Figure 18
2.Push the spring loaded idler, located on the left side of the transmission, to the right. Remove belt from around the idler and then the transmission pulley. See Figure 18.
. Using a 9/16" socket, remove bolt, spacer and the flat washer from the variable speed pulley.
4.Drop the pulley down and remove the belt.
5.Replace new belt and reassemble.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the belt is routed inside of belt keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in the same location from where it was removed.
Upper Drive Belt
1.Remove the engine pulley using a 5/8" socket wrench with a 6" extension. The engine pulley is located in front of the transmission.See Figure 18.
2.Drop the engine pulley down and remove the belt from around it.
3.Push the idler bracket to the right and remove the belt. See Figure 18.
4.Replace belt and reassemble.
Battery Service
The battery is located under the hood assembly. The positive battery terminal is marked (+); the negative battery terminal is marked
Safe Handling
•Shield eyes and protect skin and clothing when handling battery acid (electrolyte) or a battery containing acid.
•Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes and other sources of ignition away. Remember that battery contains explosive gases.
•Work in a
_ WARNING: Do not short battery terminals
by making a connection between either two battery posts or between the positive terminal,
marked + on the battery, and the riding mower frame. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings etc. from your person.
•Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.
•Connect positive terminal first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding.
•Do not use the riding mower battery to start other vehicles.
,l_ WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
•Always keep battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive
•After cleaning, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
•If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (black) wire from its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (red) wire.
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