MAINTENANCE
8. Loosen and remove the bolt on belt guard C. Remove the belt
from the right side blade pulley.
9. Loosen and remove the belt on belt guard F. Remove the belt
from between the blade brake G and the left side pulley.
10. Pull the belt away from the belt tensioner arm H and out from
underneath the belt tensioner arm spring.
11. Inspect the mower deck pulleys and belt guards and remove any
parts of the old blade belt that may still remain.
INSTALLING A NEW BLADE BELT
Installation is the reverse of removal, with a few important points:
1. When tightening the bolts on belt guards C and F, gently press
the guards toward the blade pulleys. Position the belt guards so
there is 3 - 5 mm (l/8 - 3/16 inch) clearance between the pulleys
and the guards.
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2. Make sure the belt is fully enclosed inside belt guard E before
installing the left blade pulley cover
3. Make sure belt guard A is tightened properly, using the hole on
belt guard A and the alignment pin on the belt tensioner arm.
4. When installing the mower deck, make sure the J-shaped rod is
fully seated into the slots on the front brackets (page 80).
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