Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
4.3.1. MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
The 33” and 38” mower deck drive belts do not require any adjustment. If the belt does not drive blade properly, replace belt as needed. Refer to Section “BELT REPLACEMENT”. Belt routing shown on this page. See Figure 4.2.
SPINDLE PULLEY | ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY |
IDLER PULLEY
33” DECK
SPINDLE PULLEY | SPINDLE PULLEY |
4.3.2.MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if signs of excessive wear and/or damage are present.
4.3.3.BELT REMOVAL
1.Remove footrest/floor pan assembly. Refer to Section “FOOTREST REMOVAL”.
2.Remove old belt.
4.3.4. BELT REPLACEMENT
1.Route new belt around electric clutch pulley. See Figure 4.3.
MOWER
BELT 
ROUTE MOWER BELT AROUND ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
VIEW SHOWN FROM UNDERNEATH WITH
DECK REMOVED, DECK REMOVAL NOT
NECESSARY FOR MOWER BELT
REPLACEMENT
FIGURE 4.3
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IDLER
PULLEYSTATIONARY PULLEY
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
38” DECK
FIGURE 4.2
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