Company Lawn Mower User Manual

Assembly 25
51642 (Rev. 11/9/2007)
NOTICE
■ A new belt will wear into pulley grooves and it
may be necessary to move mower ahead or use
other means of tightening after use.
 Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
TRACTOR PREPARATION (FIGURE 19)
It is necessary to remove some tractor components.
Store them for later use.
Remove the sway chains, PTO shield, PTO protective
cover and drawbar, if tractor is equipped with one.
IDLER PULLEY INSTALLATION
(FIGURE 20)
Install carriage bolt (36) through left slide plate of idler
bracket (8). Place three washers (39) and V-idler (5)
over carriage bolt and secure with hex lock nut (37).
Install carriage bolt (36) through right slide plate of idler
bracket (8). Place belt guide (20), two washers (39)
and V-idler (5) over carriage bolt and secure with hex
lock nut (37). Leave assembly loose until final belt
adjustments are made.
Figure 18. Belt Installation