REPAIRS
4.Using a 9/16" socket on the bolt of the idler pulley, loosen the deck belt. Roll the belt off the deck pulleys.
5.Roll the belt off the clutch pulley on the crankshaft.
6.Remove the old belt.
7.Fitting the new belt is the reverse of the procedure given above. Ensure that belt routing is as per the accompanying diagram.
8.Check that the belt is not twisted and that it runs correctly around all the pulleys.
Belt Tensioning Assembly
The belt is automatically tensioned by a spring (18). To cancel the force of the spring , use a 9/16" socket on the bolt (33) when removing or fitting the belt.
Check that there is no abnormal noise indicating that the idler pulley is loose on its shaft. If it is loose, tighten the bolt (33) or change the idler pulley.
Check that the idler arm is not loose on its bearing. If it is, tighten the nut (34) or change the bushing (38).
Belt routing for the mower deck
Belt tensioning assembly
