Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. 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.DECK BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT 48" Deck Drive Belt
1.Place tractor on a firm level surface.
2.Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.
3.Remove mower deck. See Section on DECK REMOVAL.
4.Remove deck idler tension spring. Remove nuts that secure the spindle pulley covers. See Figure 4.35.
5.Remove belt.
6.Install new belt.
7.Reinstall both pulley covers.
8.Reinstall mower deck to tractor.
TOP VIEW OF
48” MOWER DECK
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
ENGINE TO DECK
DRIVE BELT
PART No.
TENSION
SPRING
SPINDLE PULLEY COVER
SPINDLE PULLEY COVER
TENSION | SPINDLE TO SPINDLE |
SPRING | MOWER BELT |
| PART No. |
FIGURE 4.35
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