Simplicity ZT2354, LC-9 manual Arbor Drive Belt Replacement, Mower Deck

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

Arbor Drive Belt Replacement

NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace- ment parts.

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 PTO belt.

3.Remove the capscrews (A, Figure 43) securing the right-hand arbor cover (B, Figure 43). Remove the capscrews (A, Figure 43) securing the left-hand arbor cover (D, Figure 43). Remove both arbor cov- ers.

4.Using a pair of locking pliers or a spring puller, remove the idler pulley spring (C, Figure 43) from slot in deck.

5.Slip the belt over the idler pulley and remove the belt.

6.Install a new belt as shown in Figure 44. Make sure that V-side of belt runs in arbor pulley (A) grooves and flat side of belt runs against idler pulley (B).

7.Reinstall spring (C, Figure 43) into its slot in mower deck.

8.Reinstall the right and left arbor covers (B and D, Figure 43) and secure with the capscrews (A, Figure 43).

A

C

A

B

D

Figure 43. Mower Deck

A.Capscrew

B.Right-hand Arbor Cover

C.Spring

D.Left-hand Arbor Cover

A

FRONT

A

A

B

Figure 44. Mower Deck Drive Belt Routing

A.Arbor Drive Pulley (V-sided)

B.Idler Pulley (Flat-sided)

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