Not for
Reproduction
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Mower Deck Drive Belt
Tensioning Spring Length
Deck Size
Measurement
52"
12" (30,5 cm)
60" / 61"
12" (30,5 cm)
13. Measure the coil length (A, Figure 58) of the mower belt
idler tensioning spring (B). The measurement should
equal the measurement as indicated in the chart. If not,
continue with step #4.
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14. Loosen the jam nut (C) on the eyebolt (D).
15. Turn the adjustment nut (E) until the measurement as
indicated in the chart is achieved.
16. Tighten the jam nut.
17. Install the mower deck guards and the floor pan.
18. Run the mower under no-load condition for about five (5)
minutes to break in the new belt.
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement
Figure 59 depicts the transmission drive belt setup as seen
from the top side of the unit and the arrow (A, Figure 59)
indicates the front of the unit.
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1. Park the unit on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake, turn off the ignition, and remove the key.
2. Remove the mower deck drive belt. See
Mower Drive Belt
Replacement
for removal instructions.
3. Remove the hardware (B) that secures the clutch anchor
pad (C) to the PTO clutch (D) and disconnect the wire
harness from the PTO clutch.
WARNING
STORED ENERGY DEVICE:
Improper release of the belt
tension spring can result in personal injury. Use extreme
caution when removing the spring.
4. Loosen the jam nut (E) on the spring anchor eye bolt (F).
5. Loosen the adjustment nut (G) on the spring anchor
eye bolt to release the majority of the belt tension. Use
caution to remove the nut to completely release the
tension.
6. Loosen the 3/8" nylock flange nut (A, Figure 60) that
secures the pulley support plate (B) to the front stationary
pulley stack-up (C).
