MAINTENANCE
HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT
REMOVAL
1.Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”.
2.Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking brake.
3.Remove the idler pulley (Figure 27).
4.Loosen the belt guides that are around the drive pulley.
5.Remove the motion drive belt from the drive pulley.
6.To remove the motion drive belt from the stack pulley, pull the front end of the belt under the stack pulley and then back between the stack pulley and the belt guide plate (Figure 28).
7.Put the end of the motion drive belt from the drive pulley through the hole for the shift lever (Figure 29). Move the shift lever and push the belt under the shift lever.
8.Remove the motion drive belt. A correct replacement part or assistance is available from an Authorized Service Center in your area.
INSTALLATION
1.Slide the motion drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guide plate (Figure 28). Install the motion drive belt on the top pulley of the stack pulley. Make sure the “V” side of the belt is against the pulley.
2.Push the motion drive belt through the hole in the frame for the shift lever (Figure 29). Lift the end of the belt over the shift lever and back down through the hole in the frame.
3.Install the end of the motion drive belt around the drive pulley (Figure 27).
4.Tighten the belt guides that are around the drive pulley.
5.Put the belt around the idler pulley. Assemble the idler pulley. Fasten the idler pulley with the hex nut. Make sure the flat side of the belt is against the idler pulley as shown. Also, make sure the belt is not twisted.
6.Make sure the motion drive belt is inside all the belt guides (Figure 27 and Figure 28).
7.Before you use the unit, check the adjustment of the clutch. See the instructions “How To Check And Adjust The Clutch”.
8.Install the mower housing. See the instructions “How To Install The Mower Housing”.
Drive Pulley
Motion
Drive Belt
Idler Pulley
Loosen The
Belt Guides
Figure 27
FRONT
Belt Guides
Belt Guide
Plate
Motion
Drive Belt
Stack Pulley | Figure 28 |
Shift Lever
Motion Drive Belt 
Figure 29
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