MAINTENANCE
Checking the V-belts
Deck belt
Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation.
To replace belt lower the deck to its lowest position. Remove the foot plate and belt shields.
Use a ratchet with a 9/16” socket on the spring idler bolt to relieve the tension on the belt. Slide the belt off of pulley and remove the belt.
Reverse the proceedure for installation. See the decal on the top of deck for belt routing information.
After installation is complete check the belt for twists.
Slackening the belt tensioner
Belt routing, deck belt
Pump belt
Check belt every 100 hours for excessive wear.
To replace belt. Relieve tension on the deck belt and remove deck belt from clutch. See “Deck belt” on page 46. Loosen bolt on the clutch tie down and rotate out of the way.
Using a 1/2” drive ratchet inserted into the
square hole in the pump idler arm relieve the | ||
Slackening the belt tension | ||
tension on the pump belt and remove belt. | ||
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