Maintenance Instructions | REPLACING/REPAIRING |
REPLACING/REPAIRING
DANGER
To prevent accidental starting of the engine when replacing parts or repairing the machine, remove the key from the ignition switch and disconnect the spark plug wires.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use genuine factory replacement parts. Substitute parts CAN result in product malfunction and possible injury to the operator and/or others.
Drive Belts
There are two (2) individual belts:
•Ground Drive Belt
•PTO Drive Belt (3 Groove Power Band)
The belts may be removed and replaced using the following procedures:
PTO Drive Belt
1.Remove the two mounting bolts holding the PTO belt guide in place and loosen the front mounting bolts of PTO actuator assembly (as shown). Remove belt guide. Remove nuts on the front of brake band and remove.
2.Unhook spring and unbolt actuator clevis at- tached to the PTO gearbox assembly. Pull gearbox assembly to the rear and remove belt.
3.Install the PTO drive belt by reversing removal procedure.
Ground Drive Belt
NOTE: The PTO drive belt must be removed for removal of the ground drive belt.
1.Relax the belt by releasing spring tension from the ground drive belt idler arm.
2.Slide the belt over both transaxle pulleys and feed it toward the back of the mower.
3.Install ground drive belt by reversing removal procedure.
Ground Drive
Idler PulleyGround
Drive Belt
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| PTO |
Remove Spring and | ||
Linkage |
| Drive Belt |
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Remove Mounting Bolts and
Loosen Front Bolts
(not shown)
PTO Drive and Ground Drive Belt Removal
(view from underside rear of tractor)
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