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Route the new belts (deck belt first) as shown in
Figure 14 or Figure 15.
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Remount the belt guards removed earlier.
Figure 14
Figure 15
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
WARNING:
Be sure to shut the engine off,
remove ignition key, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before removing
the belt(s)
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should
be replaced if any signs of wear are present.
IMPORTANT:
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.
To change or replace the drive belt on your tractor,
proceed as follows:
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Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this
section.
Engine Pulley
PTO Idler Bracket
Left Hand Pulley
Right Hand Pulley
(beneath belt guard)
Center Pulley
Deck Idler Pulley
Self-Tapping Screws
(mounted on tractor)
LTX-1842
Deck Belt (Bottom)
PTO Belt (Top)
NOTE:
Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity.
NOTE:
Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity.
Left Hand
Double Pulley
Deck Idler Pulley
Engine Pulley
Center Pulley
PTO Idler Bracket
(mounted on tractor)
LTX-2146
Deck Belt (Bottom)
PTO Belt (Top)
Right Hand Pulley
(beneath belt guard)