MAINTENANCE
Pump Belt
Replacing pump belt
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the parking brake.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Make sure that the fan blades are not damaged when replacing the pump belt. The fan cooling can be affected and damage to the pump could result.
Belt removal
1.Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual).
2.Create slack in the belt by inserting a ½" breaker bar into the square hole on the spring loaded idler. Rotate arm to release belt tension.
3.Remove the belt from the engine pulley and pump pulleys.
Belt installation
1.Wrap the belt around the pump pulleys.
2.Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley.
3.Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.
4.Release idler arm to retighten tension.
5.Reinstall the deck belt. (see Deck Belt Installation in this section of the manual).
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1.Spring loaded idler
2.Fixed idler pulley
3.Electric clutch
4.Pump belt
5.Deck belt
Pump belt removal
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