Great Dane GSRKA1952S, GSRKW2352S manual Service Mower, Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt

SERVICE MOWER

Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt

Removing Mower Deck Drive Belt:

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2.Lower mower deck to the lowest cutting height position.

3.Remove mower deck shield.

4.Remove both mower deck belt shields.

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Tensioning spring is under high tension. Wear gloves and safety glasses, and use a spring puller to install and remove spring.

1. Install replacement drive belt (A) as shown on mower deck drive belt label. Make sure drive belt is installed properly on PTO clutch sheave, spindle sheaves and idler pulleys.

2. Tighten idler pulley retaining bolt to 34 N•m (25 lb-ft) ensuring idler pulley belt is captured between idler pulley flange and belt guide.

5.Release mower deck drive belt tension by turning adjuster nut (A) counterclockwise until two threads remain protruding through adjuster nut

(A).

6.Disconnect idler spring (B) from idler arm (C) using a spring puller tool.

7.Loosen idler pulley retaining nut (D) just enough to allow idler pulley (E) to tilt, allowing belt (F) to clear fixed belt guide (G).

8.Remove mower deck drive belt (F).

Installing Mower Deck Drive Belt:

NOTE: If necessary, see drive belt installation label on mower deck.

3.Connect idler tension spring and adjust tension. The length (B) of the tension spring should measure 21.6 to 22.6 cm (8-1/2 in. to 8-7/8 in.) from inside of hook to inside of hook.

4.Install both mower deck belt shields.

5.Install mower deck shield.

6.Adjust mower deck to desired cutting height.

Checking for Bent Mower Blades

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.

Replace blades if defective. Never straighten or weld them.

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2.Raise mower to highest position to access blades.

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