1.Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 27).
2.Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to the deck. See Figure
Belt Cover
6.Place the belt around the idler pulleys removed in step 3 with the “V” side facing in. Once in place, reinstall all the hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the assembly. See Figure
7.Route the belt as shown in Figure
1. | Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck |
Hex Washer
Screws
Spindle Pulley
Spindle Pulley
Belt Guards
| Removal on page 27). |
2. | Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to |
| the deck. See Figure |
Hex Washer | Belt Cover |
Screws |
Idler Pulley
Idler Arm
Idler Pulley
PTO Pulley 
Figure
3.Remove the two idler pulleys by removing the hex screws and flange lock nuts that secure them to the deck and the idler arm. See Figure
Hex Screw
| Flange Lock Nut |
Pulley Cap | Pulley Cap |
Idler Pulleys |
|
| Washer |
| Belt Guard |
Washer | Idler Arm |
Belt Guard | Hex Screw |
Flange Lock Nut |
|
Figure
NOTE: Take note of the position of the belt guards to ensure they are properly
4.Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys.
5.Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown and reinstall the belt covers. See Figure
Spindle Pulley
Belt Guard
Spindle Pulley
Idler Pulley
Idler Arm 
Idler Pulley
PTO Pulley 
Figure
3.Remove the two idler pulleys by removing the hex screws and flange lock nuts that secure them to the deck and the idler arm. See Figure
Flange Lock Nut | Flange Lock Nut | |
Pulley Cap | Pulley Cap | |
Idler Pulley | Idler Pulley | |
Washer | Spacer | |
Belt Guard | ||
Shoulder Spacer | ||
Idler Arm | ||
| ||
Hex Screw |
|
Flat Washer
Hex Screw 
Figure
NOTE: Take note of the position of the belt guard to ensure they are properly
30Section 7— Service