MAINTENANCE
HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT
1.Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”.
2.Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove the mower drive belt (Figure 33).
3.Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt.
4.Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt.
NOTE: Replace the mower drive belt with an original equipment belt from an authorized service center.
5.Install the new mower drive belt. Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley. Put the belt around the right mandrel pulley.
6.Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel pulley. Put the belt around the left mandrel pulley.
7.Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley. Put the flat side of the mower drive belt around the idler pulley.
8.Make sure the “V” side of the mower drive belt is against the mandrel pulleys as shown.
9.Install the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Install The Mower Housing”.
10.Before you mow, check the blade rotation control. See the in- structions on “How To Adjust The Blade Rotation Control”.
| Left Mandrel Pulley |
| Belt Retainer |
Right Mandrel Pulley | Belt Retainer |
Belt Retainer |
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| Idler Pulley |
| Mower Drive Belt |
| Figure 33 |
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