MTD 1742 warranty Service, Cutting Deck Removal, Deck Idler Bracket

Service

Cutting Deck Removal

1.Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.

2.Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

3.Locate the engine pulley under the front of your tractor. See Fig. 7-1.

Figure 7-1

4.Remove the belt guard and belt as follows. Refer to Fig. 7-1:

a.Remove the hex screws.

b.Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to remove.

c.Remove the deck belt from around the tractor’s engine pulley.

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NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the engine pulley, carefully insert a 3⁄8” drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) into the square hole found in the deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the tractor’s left side to relieve tension on the belt. See Fig. 7-2.

Deck Idler

Bracket

Figure 7-2

WARNING! Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.

5.Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck.

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