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Reproduction
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4. Carefully rotate the idler arm (A, Figure 40) towards the
center of the unit to relieve the tension on the belt (B).
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5. Remove the belt from tensioning idler pulley (C) and then
carefully release the tension on the idler arm.
6. Remove the belt from over the top of the transaxle drive
pulley (D).
7. Slide the belt down under the crankshaft pulley (E) and
remove the belt from beneath the engine deck.
8. Install the new belt so that the V-side of the belt goes
into the pulley grooves of the crankshaft pulley and the
transaxle drive pulley.
9. Carefully rotate the idler arm towards the center of the
unit and install the V-side of the belt into the groove of
the tensioning idler pulley and then carefully release the
tension on the idler arm.
10. Inspect the belt to make sure that the V-side of the belt is
installed into the grooves of all three (3) pulleys.
11. Install the transaxle fan guard using the two (2) screws.
12. Install the mower deck drive belt. See
Changing the
Mower Deck Drive Belts
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Adjusting the Differential Drive Chain
1. Release the blade engagement lever to stop the blades
and move the throttle control and engine shut down lever
to the OFF position to stop the engine.
2. Remove the rear guard (A, Figure 41) and the four bolts
(B) that secure it into place.
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3. Locate the differential drive chain (C) and tensioning
sprocket (D) on the left side of the unit.
4. Loosen the hardware (E) that secures the tensioning
sprocket.
5. Position the the tensioning sprocket to provide adequate
tension on the differential drive chain and tighten the
hardware.
Troubleshooting
While normal care and regular maintenance will extend
the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may
eventually require that service be performed to allow it to
continue to operate properly.
This troubleshooting guide lists the most common problems,
their causes, and remedies.
Refer to Maintenance Procedures for instructions on how
to perform most of these minor adjustments and service
