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.
3. Remove mower deck. See Section on DECK
REMOVAL.
4. Remove deck idlertension spring. Remove nuts that
secure the spindle pulleycovers. SeeFigure 4.35.
5. Remove belt.
6. Install new belt.
7. Reinstall both pulley covers.
8. Reinstall mower deck to tractor.
4,4,8. DECK BELT REMOVAL& REPLACEMENT
48" Deck Drive Belt
1. Place tractor on a firmlevel surface.
2. Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.
TOP VIEW OF
48" MOWER DECK
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
ENGINE TO DECK
DRIVE BELT
PART No, 4-6926_ TENSION
SPINDLE
PULLEY
SPINDLE
PULLEY
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TENSION
SPRING
SPINDLE TOSPINDLE
MOWER BELT
PART No. 2-8334
FIGURE 4.35
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