SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 32)
•Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.
•Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.
•Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly.
•Remove screws (P) from mandrel covers (Q) and remove covers.
•Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
•Remove belt from electric clutch pulley (M), both man- drel pulleys (R) and all idler pulleys (S).
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
•Install belt around all mandrel pulleys (R) and around idler pulleys (S) as shown.
•Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.
•Reassemble mandrel covers (Q). Securely tighten all screws.
•Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.
•Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
P
Q
LM
K
R
R
S
P
Q
R
FIG. 32
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