5.To place the new belt begin by routing the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys, then around the front spindle pulley as shown in Fig. 7-8.

Front Spindle

Pulley

Deck Idler

Pulleys

Outer Spindle

Pulleys

Figure 7-8

6.Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-8.

7.Retighten the belt keeper rod loosened earlier.

8.Remount the belt guards removed earlier

9.Reinstall the deck making sure the belt remains routed around the pulleys as instructed.

10.Pull the right side of the belt and place the narrow V side of the belt into the PTO pulley. See Fig. 7-9.

PTO Belt

Rotate

Pulley

Figure 7-9

11.While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to the left (See Fig. 7-9). Continue holding and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley.

28Section 7— Service