SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27)
The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL -
•Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).
•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
•Pull belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION -
•Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pul- leys.
•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.
•Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of manual).
IDLER
PULLEYS
MANDREL
PULLEY
MANDREL
PULLEY
FIG. 27
TO CHECK BRAKE
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.
You may also check brake by:
1.Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.
2.Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu- ally push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the brake needs to be serviced. Contact a qualified service center.
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