Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
WARNING
30" & 33" BELT GUIDES SHOWN
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely
hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.
4.4.7.TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal
(Continued from previous page)
5.Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger rod. See Figure 4.29.
FRONT DECK
HANGER ROD
FRONT |
|
LIFT ARM | H_R PIN |
FIGURE 4.29
6.Hold front of deck "UP" and slide the front deck
hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the ground.
7.Remove hair pin and flat washer from rear deck hanger bracket on both sides of tractor.
8.Make note of hole used in sector plates.
9.Slide sector plates off of rear deck hanger brackets.
10.Slide deck forward.
Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley bottom groove. See Figure 4.30.
ENGINE PULLEY
BOTTOM GROOVE
FIGURE 4.30
11.Slide deck back and disconnect spring from tension idler.
12.Pull deck from under tractor from R.H. side.
Traction drive belt removal
1.Remove two belt guide mounting bolts from each side of tractor frame. See Figure 4.31.
(_ | _ |
| MOUNTING |
| "_ | _ | BELT GUIDE |
|
|
| BOLTS (2 EACH |
|
|
| SIDE_ |
•
FIGURE 4.31
2.Slide belt guide assembly to the rear and remove.
3.Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spring from tractor frame. See Figure 4.32.
................................................
RIGHTREAR
TRACTOR
FRAME
SPRING FROM
FRAMI=
FIGURE 4.32
27
