Owner's manual

6.3 Belt Tension Adjustment

The pump drive belt is self-adjusting, and requires no adjustment, just replacement. The blade drive belt

is self-adjusting also and requires no adjustment, just replacement.

6.3.1 Replacing the Drive Belt

• Stop engine and remove the key and wait for all moving parts to

stop.

• Remove deck covers.

• Remove drive belt access panel.

• Remove cutter deck engine to blade belt from clutch.

• Raise front of unit and secure

• Remove the clutch stop

• Remove belt by using a ½” ratchet and extension

to relieve belt tension.

• Reinstall in reverse order. Figure shows belt

configuration.

NOTE: Ensure clutch stop is reinstalled.

6.3.2 Replacing the Cutter Deck Belts

• Stop engine and remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Remove deck covers

• Remove belt by using a ½” ratchet and extension to relieve belt tension.

• Reinstall in reverse order. Figure shows belt routing and spring compression direction.

Clutch

Stop