44” & 50” Arbor Drive Belt Replacement

NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace- ment parts. Check the back of this manual or the decal under the hood for common replacement part numbers.

1.Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine and lock the parking brake. Remove the key.

2.Remove the mower from the tractor. See Mower Removal in the Operation section.

3.See Figure 46. Remove the two capscrews securing upstop (A) and remove the upstop.

4.Remove the four capscrews securing the right-hand arbor cover (B, Figure 46). Remove three capscrews securing left-hand arbor cover (D).

5.Using a pair of locking pliers or a spring puller, remove the idler pulley spring (C, Figure 46) from slot in deck.

6.Loosen capscrew (E, Figure 46) securing the idler pulley to the bracket. The belt can now be slipped between the pulley and idler bracket hub.

7.Install a new belt as shown in Figure 47. Make sure that V-side of belt runs in arbor pulley (A) grooves and flat side of belt runs against idler pulley (6).

8.Tighten the capscrew (E, Figure 46).

9.Reinstall spring (C, Figure 46) into its slot in mower deck.

11.Reinstall the left and right arbor covers (B and D, Figure 46) and upstop (A) using the original hard- ware.

12.Install the mower onto the tractor.

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Figure 46. Mower Deck - 44” & So”

A . Upstop

B.Right-hand Arbor Cover

C.Spring

D.Left-hand Arbor Cover

E . Capscrew

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Flat-Sided Pulley

Figure 47. Mower Deck Drive Belt Routing - 44” & 50” Deck

A.Arbor Drive Pulley (V-sided)’

B.Idler Pulley (Flat-sided)

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16HP V-Twin specifications

The Simplicity 16HP V-Twin is a notable feature in the world of lawn and garden equipment, offering a powerful and reliable solution for homeowners seeking to maintain their lawns with ease. This engine is specifically designed to provide robust performance while ensuring user-friendly operation, making it an ideal choice for residential mowing and landscaping tasks.

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