TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE
10.Check secondary idler arm and idler
(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake.
1.Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of manual).
2.Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers,
REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT
(Refer to "1"O REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT" illustration in this section of
manual).
3.Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley.
4.Remove belt from idler pulleys.
5.Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.
6.Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.
REMOVE MOWER BLADE
(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT
7.Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pulley.
8.Remove belt from center mandrel
pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel pulley.
9.Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels
and entire upper deck surface.
Secondary
Idler Arm
L.H.
Mandrel
pulley to see that they rotate freely.
11.Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm.
INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE
(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT
12.Install new belt in lower groove of R.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.
13.Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.
REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT
(Refer to 'q'OREMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT" illustration in this section of manual).
14.Install belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley and around both idlers. Pull belt to front of mower to remove slack.
15.Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten all screws.
16.Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in all grooves correctly.
17.Reinstall mower to tractor (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of
manual).
Idler
Pulleyring
Secondary
g Arm
Center
Mandrel
\
Mower Blade
(Secondary) Drive Belt
a,H,
Mandrel
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