Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

WARNING

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.

4.4.8.BLADE BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT 33" Deck Drive Belt

1.Place tractor on a firm level surface.

2.Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.

3.Remove mower deck.

4.Remove deck belt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover. See Figure 4.38.

REMOVE

REMOVE

SPINDLE

IDLER

PULLEY

 

COVER

 

 

 

38" Deck Drive Belt

1.Place tractor on a firm level surface.

2.Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.

3.Remove mower deck.

4.Remove spindle belt guard and tension idler. See Figure 4.40.

REMOVE IDLER

REMOVE BELT

GUARD

FIGURE 4.40

5.Remove old belt.

6.Replace with new belt in reverse order.

7.Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain 1/16" clearance between belt and belt guide. See Figure 4.41.

1/16”

TENSION IDLER

FIGURE 4.38

5.Remove old belt.

6.Replace with new belt in reverse order.

7.Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain 1/16" clearance between belt and belt guide. See Figure 4.39.

CLEARANCE (TYPICAL)

SPINDLE

SPINDLE

PULLEY

PULLEY

FIGURE 4.41

SPINDLE PULLEY

1/16”

CLEARANCE

IDLER PULLEY

FIGURE 4.39

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