Replacing Mower Drive Belt (122 cm (48 in.) Mower Deck)

  1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.)

  2. Remove mower deck. (See “Removing Mower Deck” in the Service Mower section.)

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    Remove five capscrews and left and right belt shields (A).



  4. Remove drive belt.

    1. Loosen left side sheaves (B) and (C).

    2. Remove mower belt.

  5. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.

  6. Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.

  7. Install belt on mower deck as shown. Make sure belt is in the groove of each sheave.

  8. Tighten sheaves to specification.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Spindle Sheave Cap Screw TorqueTorque47 N·m (35 lb-ft)

  9. Install belt shields.

  10. Install mower deck.

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