Product Manual

Deck Lift Assist Springs
Some models are equipped with deck lift assist springs (A, Figure
49) that assist the operator in raising the mower deck with the
deck lift pedal. The deck lift assist springs are factory set to
provide optimal lifting performance.
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Although it is fastened with a multi-position anchor, this is not
an adjustment point.
Do NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting performance
will be compromised.
Mower Drive Belt Replacement
NOTICE
To avoid damaging belt, do not pry over pulleys
1. Park the mower on a flat, level surface, such as a concrete
floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn
off the ignition, and remove the key.
2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position and
remove the mower deck guards and floor pan to gain access
to the mower deck belt.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the break
bar, due to the increased tension in the spring as the idler arm
is being rotated. Injury may result if the breaker bar is
prematurely released while the spring is under tension.
3. Using a ½" breaker bar, place the square end in the square
hole located in the end of the idler arm (A, Figures 50 & 51).
Carefully rotate the breaker clockwise, which will relieve the
tension on the belt exerted from the idler arm.
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4. Slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary idler pulley
(B). Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar.
5. Remove the old belt and replace with a new one (A, Figure
52 & 53). Make sure that the V-side of the belt runs in the
spindle pulley (B) grooves.
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