Troubleshooting

DECK LIFT SPRING

The deck lift springs (A, Figure 47) are factory set to provide optimal lifting performance.

Although it is fastened with a multi-position anchor, this is NOT AN ADJUSTMENT POINT.

DO NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting performance will be compromised.

A

Figure 47. Deck Lift Spring Location A. Deck Lift Spring

HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT

 

 

 

 

REPLACEMENT

 

 

B

 

 

1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as

 

 

 

 

 

a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the

 

 

A

ignition key.

 

 

 

D

2. Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT

 

8 3/8”

E

 

REPLACEMENT for removal instructions).

 

 

 

Not

(21,2 cm)

 

 

3. Remove the hardware that secures the clu ch

for

 

 

anchor pad to the PTO clutch.

 

 

 

4. Loosen the nut towards the front of the machine

 

 

on the spring anchor hook (G, Figure 48) to

 

 

 

 

release the majority of the belt tension. Use

 

C

 

C

caution and remove the nut to completely release

 

 

 

 

the tension.

 

 

F

 

G

5. Remove the old belt and replace it with a new

 

Figure 48. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt

one. Make sure the V-side of the belt runs in the

 

 

Replacement

 

 

grooves of the crankshaft pulley and pump ulleys

 

 

A. Pump Drive Belt

 

 

(B & C).

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Crankshaft Pulley

 

6. Reinstall the anchor hook (G) into the anchor

 

 

 

C. Pump Pulley

 

 

tab and loosely fasten the nut. Adjust the anchor

 

D. Idler Pulley

 

 

hook until a measurement of 8-3/8” (21,2 cm) is

 

E. Idler Arm

 

 

achieved from the outside if the spring hooks.

 

F. Spring

 

 

Tighten nut.

 

 

G. Spring Anchor Hook

 

7.Reinstall the clutch anchor pad to the PTO clutch and secure with the hardware previously removed.

8.Reinstall the PTO drive belt.

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