Replacing Mower Drive Belt (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)

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

  2. Remove mower deck.

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    Remove drive belt:

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

    2. Remove two capscrews and belt shield (B).

    3. Loosen sheaves (C).

    4. 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.

    Mower Deck Drive Sheave Nuts (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck) Torque35 lb-ft (47 N·m)

  8. Install belt shields.

  9. Install mower deck.

  10. Adjust mower belt tension and spindle brakes, if necessary.

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