Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued)
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Mower Drive Belt (Figure 11)
WARNING: Stop engine, remove key
and remove wire from spark plug before
attempting to replace belts.
Disconnect main idler spring from frame and remove
belt from electric clutch and mower pan.
CAUTION: Stored energy in spring can
cause injury.
Install new belt in reverse order, checking for belt
alignment and clearance.
Traction Drive Belt (Gear Drive)
WARNING: Stop engine, remove key
and remove wire from spark plug before
attempting to replace belts.
Loosen hardware securing belt fingers at idler and
pulleys, depress clutch/brake pedal and remove belt
from idler and pulleys. Install new belt in reverse
order and secure belt finger hardware with 1/16” to
1/8” clearance between belt fingers and belt.
Traction Drive Belt (Hydro)
WARNING:
Stop engine, remove key
and remove wire from spark plug before
attempting to replace belts.
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2
3
4
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1. Engine Sheave
2. Vee Idler
3. Clutch Idler Arm
4. Transaxle Pulley
5. Traction Drive Belt
6. Belt Finger (3)
7. Belt Guide (3)
Figure 13: Traction Drive Belt (Gear Drive)
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2
3
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1. Engine Sheave
2. Vee Idler
3. Clutch Idler Arm
4. Transaxle Pulley
5. Traction Drive Belt
6. Belt Finger (2)
7. Belt Guide (3)
Figure 14: Traction Drive Belt (Hydro)
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OT0051
OT0061
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