Use and Care Manual

Service Mower - 39

SERVICE MOWER

8. Install and tighten bolt (C) on belt guide.

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Picture Note: Shown without sheave for clarity only.

9. Make sure belt guide (E) is indexed properly into hole (F) on tension

arm (G).

10. Tighten sheave hardware to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft).

11. Make sure belt is properly seated on all sheaves, and install right and

left belt shields.

12. Install mower deck.

Replacing Mower Drive Belt (Z255 48 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 seven bolts (A) and left and right belt shields (B).

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• Loosen nut (C) and bolt (D) on sheaves, 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.

MX39750

Picture Note: Shown without sheave for clarity only.

8. Make sure belt guide (E) is indexed properly into hole (F) on tension

arm (G).

9. Tighten sheave nut (C) and bolt (D) to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft).

NOTE: Failure to seat belt properly on sheaves may result in belt

damage.

10. Make sure belt is properly seated on all sheaves, and install belt

shields.

11. Install mower deck.

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.