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23. Remove the mower belt from the lower engine pulley
(Fig. 41).
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Figure 41
Top View
1.
Mower belt
2.
Engine pulley
3.
Belt guides
Note: You can carefully flex the belt guides just far
enough away from the pulley to remove the belt. If it is
too difficult to remove the belt, loosen the bolts and
nuts that secure the belt guides.
Important
Do not bend the belt guides away from the
pulley because the belt will not operate properly when you
install the mower later.
24. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. Slide the mower
out to the right.
Installing the Mower
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
7. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. Slide the mower
under the chassis from the right side.
8. Install the mower belt onto the lower engine pulley
(Fig. 41).
Note: You can carefully flex the belt guides just far
enough away from the pulley to install the belt. If it is
too difficult to install the belt, loosen the bolts and nuts
that secure the belt guides.
Important
Do not bend the belt guides away from the
pulley. There must be a maximum 1/8 in. (3 mm) between
the belt guides and the edge of the pulley to keep the belt
on the pulley during operation. If the space is more than
1/8 in. (3 mm), adjust the belt guides and tighten them
securely. The belt guides must not contact the pulley.
9. Install the mower pivot mount brackets to the front axle
with bolts and locknuts (Fig. 42).
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Figure 42
1.
Pivot mount bracket
2.
Bolt, 5/16 x 2-1/2 in.
3.
Locknut
10. Move the height-of-cut lever into the “A” notch.
11. Slide the end of the long rod through the hole in the
mower mount (Fig. 43).
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Figure 43
1.
Hairpin cotter and washer
2.
Long rod
3.
Leveling bracket
4.
Mower mount
12. Install the washer and hairpin cotter to secure the rod in
place. Repeat this step on the opposite side of the
mower.
13. Mount the slotted mower leveling bracket onto the pin
on the height-of-cut arm (Fig. 43). Install the washer
and hairpin cotter to secure the mower. Repeat this step
on the opposite side of the mower.
