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Removing Drive Belt

1. Remove POWER FLOW from mower deck.


MX10029

2. Remove two bolts (A), nut (B) and washer (C) attaching belt shield (D) to POWER FLOW.

3. Remove belt shield.

4. Remove all grass accumulation around belt, idler and sheaves.


MX10030

5. Remove and keep bolt (E), washer (F) and sheave (G).

6. If key is loose on shaft, remove and keep key to avoid losing.


MX10031

7. Loosen nut (H) on idler and nut (I) on sheave.

8. Move belt brackets (J) away from idler and sheave, and remove belt.

Installing Drive Belt


M146337

NOTE: Locate belt installation label on belt shield. This label illustrates correct belt installation. If belt is not installed correctly, it is possible that POWER FLOW fan will rotate backwards.


MX10033

1. If key was removed, install key on shaft.

2. Install sheave (A), washer (B) and bolt (C). Tighten bolt to 30-44 N•m (22-32 lb-ft).


MX10034

3. Route belt:

a. between v-idler sheave (D) and belt bracket (E) with belt “V” in groove,

b. between idler (F) and belt bracket (E) with belt “face” in groove.

4. Move belt brackets (E) perpendicular to outer edges of sheave and idler. Leave 3mm (1/8 in.) clearance between brackets and outer edges.

5. Tighten nut (G) and nut (H) to 20-40 N•m (15-29 lb-ft).


MX10029

6. Install belt shield (I) with two bolts (J), washer (K) and nut (L).