•After first making sure the deck belt is properly engaged in all of the deck pulleys, route the deck belt forward through the center of the front deck hanger rod and toward the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine.
•Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that gives you the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine.
•Sitting in front of the tractor, facing rearward, make certain the belt is not twisted; then reach beneath the tractor to grasp the belt and pull it toward the PTO pulley.
NOTE: References to left and right are from the front of the tractor in the following instructions.
•Pull the right side of the belt forward and place the narrow V side of the belt into the PTO pulley.
•While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to the left. Continue holding and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley.
WARNING: Use caution to prevent pinching your fingers when rolling the belt onto the PTO pulley.
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Maintaining Your Tractor
46" Mower Deck | Replacement Belt Routing |
Figure 26 Replacement Belt Routing 46" Mower Deck
50" Mower Deck | Replacement Belt Routing |
Figure 27 Replacement Belt Routing 50" Mower Deck
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