Replacing the Deck Drive Belt
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
1.
Removal).
Remove the hex tapping screws securing the belt covers
2.
to the deck and remove the belt from the spindle pulleys.
Refer to Figure 7-7 or 7-8.
Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown in
3.
Figure 7-7 or 7-8 and reinstall the belt covers.
Route the belt rearward between the two idler pulleys
4.
and reinstall the deck following the instructions in Deck
Installation on page 30.
Hex Tap
Screw
Hex Tap
Screw
Belt Cover
Belt Cover
Spindle
Pulleys
Belt
Figure 7-8 (50” deck)
Mower Blade Care
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance,
place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage
the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the
“OFF” position and remove the key from the switch.
Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when
handling the blades. When servicing the mower
deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the
sharpened blades.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times. Sharpen the
cutting edges of the blades evenly so that the blades remain
balanced and the same angle of sharpness is maintained.
If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharpened many
times, or if any metal separation is present, it is recommended
that new blades be installed. New blades are available at your
authorized dealer.
The blades may be removed as follows.
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
1.
Removal) then gently flip the deck over to expose its
underside.
Use a
2.
15⁄16” wrench to hold the hex nut on top of the spindle
assembly when loosening the hex nut securing the blade.
A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing
and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose
the hex nut securing the blade. See Figure 7-9.
Hex Flange Nut
Spindle Assembly
Wood Block
Figure 7-9
Hex Tap
Screw
Hex Tap
Screw
Belt Cover
Belt Cover
Spindle
Pulleys
Belt
Figure 7-7 (42” deck)
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