Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
5.6MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if it shows signs of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken.
5.6.1. BELT REMOVAL
1.Remove power unit footrest.
2.The engine to deck belt must be removed before the deck belt can be removed. Remove engine to deck belt.
3.Disconnect deck belt tension spring.
4.Remove old deck belt. Note the belt routing. See Figure 5.12.
5.6.2. BELT REPLACEMENT
1.The deck belt must be installed first and the engine to deck belt installed last.
2.Route deck belt around blade pulleys and idler pulley in the same position as old belt was removed. See Figure 5.12.
3.Reconnect idler pulley spring.
4.Reinstall engine to deck belt.
5.Reinstall power unit footrest.
RIGHT
PULLEY
DECK
BELT
ELECTRIC
CENTERCLUTCH PULLEY
ENGINE TO
DECK BELT
LEFT
PULLEY
BELT ROUTING
FIGURE 5.12
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