Use and Care Manual

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS

Deck Belt Routing & Replacement

For replacement belt part number refer to Replacement Parts Quick Reference Chart in this manual.

Removal

Disconnect spark plug wire.

Make sure machine is on level ground

Disengage the deck engagement lever.

Remove the belt covers.

Roll the belt over the top of the deck pulleys then the

engine pulley.

Replacement

Install new belt by placing it around the engine and deck pulleys. Refer to routing diagram below.

The belt will be loose at this time.

Manually engage the deck engagement lever to make sure there is adequate belt tension.

The belt tension may need to be tightened or loosened using the linkage rod.

Important: When the lever is completely disengaged the brake pads should be fully

engaging the deck pulleys.

Reinstall the belt covers.

Reconnect the spark plug.

Front of Unit (Top View)

1. Engine-to-Deck belt

2. Deck pulleys

3. Engine pulley

4. Backside deck idler

5. Idler tension spring

6. Brake pads

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Rotation