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2.
Route the PTO belt as shown in Fig. 7-5. After routing the
belt around the PTO pulley, use a
1⁄2” drive in the idler pulley
bracket and turn towards the right of the tractor to finish
routing the belt around the idler pulley.
3.
Reinstall the deck.
Replacing the Deck Belt
1.
Set the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark
plug caps.
2.
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor and remove the
PTO belt, (refer to Deck Removal).
3.
Pull the four draw latches up and away from the deck
covers to unlatch and remove both covers. See Fig. 7-6.
Draw Latches
Figure 7-6
4.
Using a 1⁄2” drive insert the male end into the 1⁄2” square
opening in the deck idler assembly and rotate the idler
clockwise on the 60” deck and counter-clockwise on the
48” deck. See Fig. 7-7. While holding the deck idler, loosen
the deck belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from
the pulley.
Deck Idler Bracket
Deck Idler Bracket
60” Deck
48” Deck
Figure 7-7
WARNING!
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place
your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt
and a pulley while removing the belt.
5.
Route the new belt as shown in Fig. 7-7. Then reinstall the
deck and PTO belt as instructed on pages 33-34
NOTE:
When replacing belts do not overtighten. Adjust
the idler pulley so that a ten-pound pull with a spring scale
between two pulleys deflects the belt about 1⁄2”.
Replacing the Blades
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance,
disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake lever,
turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and
remove the key from the switch. Protect your hands
by using heavy gloves when handling the blades.
When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to
cut yourself on the sharpened blades.
1.
Remove the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section.
2.
Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and
block it in that position.
3.
Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it to
prevent it from turning, or secure the blade by placing a
block of wood between the blade and the deck housing.
See Fig. 7-8.
Figure 7-8
