Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

D

B

C

A

Figure 55. Mower Deck

A.Capscrew

B.Right-hand Arbor Cover

C.Spring

D.Left-hand Arbor Cover

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

3.Remove the capscrews securing the right-hand arbor cover (B, Figure 55). Remove three capscrews secur- ing left-hand arbor cover (D).

4.Using a pair of locking pliers or a spring puller, remove the idler pulley spring (C, Figure 55) from slot in deck.

5.Loosen capscrew (A, Figure 55) securing the idler pulley to the bracket. The belt can now be slipped between the pulley and idler bracket hub.

6.Install a new belt as shown in Figure 56. Make sure that V-side of belt runs in arbor pulley (A) grooves and flat side of belt runs against idler pulley (B).

7.Tighten the capscrew (A, Figure 55).

8.Reinstall spring (C, Figures 55) into its slot in mower deck.

9.Reinstall the left and right arbor covers (B and D, Figures 55).

10. Install the mower onto the tractor.

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FRONT

A

A

B

Figure 56. Mower Deck Drive Belt Routing

A.Arbor Drive Pulley (V-sided)

B.Idler Pulley (Flat-sided)

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Snapper 1700, 2700, 400 manual Arbor Drive Belt Replacement

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