15. Close the drive wheel release valve. Refer to Using
the Drive Wheel Valves in Operation.
16. Repeat on the opposite side of the machine.
17. Install the rear tires and torque the lug nuts to 90-95
ft-lb (122-129 N-m).
18. Remove jack stands.
Figure 78
Left Hand Brake Shown
1.
Cable anchor
6.
Lock nut
2.
Threaded rod
7.
Pull cable threaded rod
this direction
3.
Push lever this direction
8.
Hold threaded rod here
4.
Caliper lever arm
9.
Swivel (pivot head)
5.
Standard nut (shown
against swivel)
Belt Maintenance
Inspecting the Belts
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
Check the belts for squealing when the belt is rotating,
blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges,
burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt.
Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are
evident.
Replacing the Mower Belt
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when
cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks
are signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower belt
if any of these conditions are evident.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position and set the parking
brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Lower the mower to the 3 inch (76mm)height of cut.
4. Remove the belt covers (Figure 79).
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1
2
Figure 79
1.
Push tab down
2.
Remove belt cover
5. Use a ratchet in the square hole in the idler arm to
remove tension on the idler spring (Figure 80).
6. Remove the belt from the mower deck pulleys.
7. Remove the belt guide on the spring loaded idler arm
shown in Figure 80.
8. Remove the existing belt.
9. Install the new belt around the mower pulleys and
the clutch pulley under the engine (Figure 80).
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