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Figure 45
1. Traction belt
2. Idler pulley
8. Loosen the idler mounting bolt enough
to move the idler pulley and remove the
traction belt from the drive pulley and clutch
(Figure 45).
9. Install new belt around clutch and drive pulley.
10. Hook the clutch retainer into the clutch and
secure it to the frame with the engine mounting
bolt (Figure 45).
11. Torque pivot bolt to 170-220 in-lb (19-24 N·m)
(Figure 45).
12. Connect the clutch wire connector to wire
harness.
13. Install mower drive belt.
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 deck belt. Replace
the deck belt if any of these conditions are evident.
1. Disengage the PTO 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. Remove the knobs/rubber washers holding
the mower cover and remove the mower cover.
3. Clutch retainer
4. Adjusting nut
Figure 46
1. Mower cover
2. Belt guide
3. Flange head bolt
4. Remove the two flange-head bolts holding the
belt guide to the top of the mower and remove
the belt guide (Figure 46).
5. Loosen the jam nuts on the adjusting shafts
to relieve the tension on the drive belt, then
remove the worn drive belt from the pulleys
(Figure 47).
Figure 47
1. Front jam nut
2. Rear jam nut
3. Mower mounting bracket
6. Install the replacement drive belt around the
drive pulley on the traction unit and the spindle
pulley (Figure 46).
7. Install the belt guide on the mower with the
two flange-head bolts. Ensure that the formed
loops face toward the rear of the mower
(Figure 46).
8. Tighten the front jam nut on each adjusting
shaft until the springs are completely
compressed, approximately 4-3/4 inch (12
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4. Drive Belt
5. Traction unit pulley
6. Spindle pulley
4. 4–3/4 inches (12 cm)
between the washer and
bushing, minus one turn
5. Carrier frame mounting tab
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