Exmark 4501-191 Rev.A manual Installing the Mower

Maintenance

3.Set the height-of-cut at the lowest cutting position [1-1/2 inch (38 mm)].

4.Using a spring removal tool, (P/N. 92-5771), remove the idler spring from the deck hook to remove tension on the idler pulley and roll the belt off of the pulleys (Figure 56 and Figure 57).

WARNING

The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury.

Be careful when removing the belt.

Figure 56

42 Inch Deck

1.	Idler pulley	4.	Spring
2.	Mower belt	5.	Engine pulley
3.	Outside pulley	6.	Spring removal tool

Figure 57

50 Inch Deck

1.	Idler pulley	4.	Spring
2.	Mower belt	5.	Engine pulley
3.	Outside pulley	6.	Spring removal tool

5.Route the new belt around the engine pulley and mower pulleys (Figure 57).

6.Using a spring removal tool, (P/N 92-5771), install the idler spring over the deck hook and placing tension on the idler pulley and mower belt (Figure 56 and Figure 57).

Installing the Mower

Service Interval: As required

1.Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.

2.Move the motion control levers outward to the park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

3.Slide the mower under the machine.

4.Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position.

5.Lift the rear of the mower deck and guide the hanger brackets over the rear lift rod (Figure 55).

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