Use and Care Manual

Service Mower - 38

SERVICE MOWER

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5. Lower mower lift lever, and install pin and spring clip (A) onto each side

of rear mower bracket.

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6. Install front draft rod (B) onto mower deck bracket (C). Secure stud end

(D) with locking clip (E).

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7. Connect mower drive belt:

• Install belt onto engine sheave.

NOTE: Left and right spindle sheaves are hidden by belt covers.

Failure to seat belt properly on sheaves may result in belt damage.

• Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (G) in tension arm and rotate

clockwise to release tension on belt, while installing mower belt onto

center spindle sheave (H). Make sure belt is properly seated on all

sheaves.

8. Install foot plate.

Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42 Inch Mower)

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.)

2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.

3. Remove mower deck.

4. Remove drive belt:

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• Remove four bolts (A) and left and right belt shields (B).

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• Loosen bolt (C) on belt guide.

• Loosen hardware on two sheaves (D), and remove belt from all

sheaves.

5. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.

6. Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.

7. Install belt on mower deck as shown.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and

under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is

released suddenly.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Components are installed under

spring tension. Wear eye protection and use proper tools when

installing and removing components with spring tension.