Replacing Mower Drive Belt

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

  2. Remove mower deck.

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    Remove drive belt:

    1. Remove two capscrews and belt shield (A).

    2. Loosen sheaves (B).

    3. Remove mower belt.



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

  5. Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.

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

  7. Tighten sheaves to specifications.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Mower Deck Idler Sheave NutsTorque47 N·m (35 lb.-ft.)

  8. Install belt shield.

  9. Install mower deck.

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