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WOODS
Note: Always use WOODS, Inc.replacement belts, not general purpose belts. WOODS,
Inc.belts are specially designed for use on commercial mowers and will normally last lon-
ger.
BELT REPLACEMENT

CUTTERDECK BELT

1. Tilt oorplate all the way forward.
2. Set the cutterdeck in a middle height-of-cut posi-
tion.
3. Use a 3/8" ratchet and extension to back
tensioning idler off to remove belt from idler.
Remove belt from cutterdeck pulleys.
NOTE: Use the 3/8" ratchet in the square hole A on
the idler.
4. Remove belt from clutch pulley.
5. Install the new belt by performing these steps in
reverse order.

A

PUMP-DRIVE BELT

1. Remove engine-cutterdeck belt (see engine-cutterdeck belt replacement).
2. Attach an extension to a 3/8" drive ratchet. Insert the ratchet extension in the square hole of the pump
drive idler arm. Use the ratchet handle to rotate it enough to remove the pump drive belt.
3. Install a new pump drive belt in the same manner as it was removed.
4. Re-install engine-cutterdeck belt (see engine-cutterdeck belt replacement).