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 7-10.

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 7-11.

7.Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-11 and then reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 29).

50” & 54” Deck

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 7-12.

Hex Washer

Spindle Pulley

 

 

Screws

Belt Cover

 

 

 

Belt Guards

Idler Pulley

 

Spindle Pulley

Idler Arm

Spindle Pulley

 

Figure 7-12

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 7-13. Do not lose any of the hardware when removing the hex screw and flange lock nut.

Hex Screw

Pulley Cap

Hex Screw

 

 

 

 

 

Idler Pulley

Idler Pulley

Spacer

Belt Guard

Belt Guard

 

Flange Lock Nut

Idler Arm

Flange Lock Nut

Figure 7-13

NOTE: Take note of the position of the belt guards to ensure they are properly re-installed.

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 7-12.

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 7-13.

7.Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-13 and then reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 29).

Section 7 — Service

 

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