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
42" Deck Drive Belt
1. Place tractor on a firmlevel surface.
2. Turnengine "OFF". Remove key.
3. Remove mower deck. Refer to Section "DECK
REMOVAL".
4, Remove deck idlertension spring. Loosen bolts that
secure the end of the spindle pulley covers and rotate
cover around out of the way. See Figure 4.32 & Figure
4.33.
\PULLEY
COVER
ROTATE PULLEY
COVER OUT OF
THE WAY
FIGURE 4.33
9. Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain
1/16" clearance between belt and belt guide. See
Figure 4.34.
1116" CLEARANCE
(TYPICAL)
STATIONARY TENSION
IDLER
TENSION IDLER
J
SPRING
REMOVE SPRING FROM
TENSION IDLER
-- SPINDLE PULLEYS
FIGURE 4.34
FIGURE 4.32
5. Remove old belt.
6. Replace with new belt.
7, Reinstall both pulley covers.
8. Reinstall mower deck to tractor.
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