Columbia 13AP91GS897, Operator'S Manual

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9. For models with manual PTO, carefully remove the
deck engage cable from the rear of the cutting deck by
removing the bow-tie cotter clip that secures it. Remove
the spring from the deck idler bracket. See Fig. 7-4.
10. Remove the cotter pin from the end of the stabilizer rod
and slide the stabilizer out of the hanger bracket on the
deck. See Fig. 7-5.
11. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from
underneath the tractor.
12. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier.
Changing the Deck Belt
WARNING!
The V-belts found on your tractor are
specially designed to engage and disengage safely.
A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by
not disengaging completely. For a proper working
machine, use factory approved belts.
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be
replaced if any signs of wear are present . To change or replace
the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:
1.
Remove the deck as previously instructed.
2. Remove the belt covers by removing the hex washer
screws that fasten them to the deck. See Fig. 7-6.
3. It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left
idler pulley to get the belt off the pulley and around the
belt guard.
4. Carefully remove the deck belt from around the two
spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. See Fig. 7-6.
Figure 7-5
Figure 7-4 - Models with manual PTO only.
Hex Washer Screws
Belt Cover
Deck Idler Pulley
Spindle Pulley
Belt Guard
Figure 7-6
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