To Replace Drive Belt | Scotts SP6211, SP6213 specs

SERVICE

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4. Inspect belt (E) for excessive wear or damage.

TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT:

NOTE: On model SP6211 only, the anti-rotation bracket must be removed prior to pushing the drive sheave forward to remove the drive belt.

F

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Picture Note: View is from underside of differential.

1. Remove cap screw (F) and anti-rotation bracket.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Wear protective eyewear when removing belt from drive sheave. Tension spring may come loose.

G

H

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2. Push drive sheave (G) forward to relieve spring tension

on belt.

NOTE: Tension spring (H) may come loose when belt is removed.

3.Remove belt from drive sheave.

4.Move belt into underside of mower deck.

5.Turn mower onto its LEFT SIDE.

6.Remove mower blade. (See Check Blade in this section.)

7.Remove drive belt from blade sheave.

8.Install new drive belt to blade sheave.

I

J

H

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9.Insert belt through deck opening (I). 10.Install tension spring (H) if removed.

11.Check that drive belt is installed on engine sheave. 12.Push drive sheave (J) forward and install belt to sheave. 13.Install anti-rotation bracket and secure with cap screw. 14.Install mower blade.

•Tighten mower blade bolt to 75 N•m (55 lb-ft). 15.Lower mower.

16.Slide control cables into belt shield notch. 17.Install belt shield and connect spark plug wire.

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Scotts SP6211, SP6213 manual To Replace Drive Belt, Picture Note View is from underside of differential

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OPERATOR’S Manual California Proposition 65 Warning Using Your Operator’s ManualIntroduction Thank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product Record Identification Numbers Product Identification Table of Contents Machine Safety Labels SafetySafety-Alert Symbol Operate Safely Certification Label Help Prevent Serious or Fatal Accidents Practice Safe MaintenanceProtect Children Handling Fuel Safely Before you unplug or adjust machineAvoid Injury from Contacting Blade Handling Waste Products Stop Engine OperatingEngine Controls Handle and Cutting Height Controls Handle Controls Lower Handle Adjusting Handle HeightKey Cutting Height Adjustments In mm Inches Upper Handle Keep hands, feet and clothing away from the blade Starting EngineRUNNING, Blade is Turning Stopping Engine Forward TravelTravel Speeds Mowing Tips Using Side Discharge ChuteUsing Grass Bag Mulching Tips To Avoid ScalpingBagging and Composting Bagging Tips After Mowing Part Number Replacement PartsService Literature John Deere Quality Service Intervals Avoid Fumes ServiceEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Engine Oil Adjusting Carburetor To Change Engine OIL from the TOP Changing Engine Oil To Change Engine OIL from the Bottom Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Element Stop engine. Let it cool Cleaning and Gapping Spark PlugCleaning Engine Cooling Fins Checking and Replacing Drive Belt Cleaning Drive Belt and Transmission Area Picture Note View is from underside of differential To Replace Drive Belt Transmission Cable Adjustment-SP6213 Lubricate Mower Axles Lubricate Drive Shaft Hub Bushings To Remove Blade Check BladeSharpening Blade Check Blade Filling Fuel Tank Balance and Install Blade Cleaning Fuel Cap Vent Check TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage Storing SafetyStoring Machine Preparing Machine for Storage Remove Mower from Storage Identify Parts SP6211 and SP6213 AssemblyInstall Starter Rope Lawnmower Assembly Side Discharge Chute Bagger Bagger Chute Add Engine Oil Install Grass Bag Insert bagging chute tab E into rear mower shield slot F Test Mower Travel Speed Range SpecificationsMachine Specifications Engine Recommended Lubricants Dimensions Limited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand Products Warranty Limited Engine Warranty Tire Warranty Warranted Parts Index Cleaning Belt and Transmission Area Step Call the Customer Communications Center Quality StatementStep Refer to your operator’s manual Step Contact your dealer Record Service Dates Service Record