SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 44)
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
BELT REMOVAL -
1.Remove mower. (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” section in this manual.)
NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.
2.Disconnect clutch wire harness (A).
3.Remove
4.Removebeltfromstationaryidler(C)andclutchingidler(D).
5.Remove belt from centerspan idler (E).
6.Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades (F).
7.Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch (G).
8.Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate
(H) and remove from tractor.
BELT INSTALLATION -
1.Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steer- ing plate (H) and above clutch brake pedal shaft (J).
2.Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley (G).
3.Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pul- ley (F). Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper.
4.Install belt on centerspan idler (E).
5.Installbeltthroughstationaryidler(C)andclutchingidler(D).
6.Reinstall
7.Reconnect clutch harness (A).
8.Ensure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.
9.Install mower. (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” section in this manual.)
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Fig. 44
TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 45)
•Block up axle securely.
•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).
•Repair tire and reassemble.
•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.
•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.
•Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
RETAINING RING | WASHERS |
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AXLE
COVER
SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)
Fig. 45
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