Replacing Mower Drive Belt (122 cm (48 in. ) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks)

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

2. Remove mower deck.

3. 
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   122 cm (48 in.) mower deck shown

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

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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 specifications.

   Mower Deck Drive Sheave Nuts (122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Deck)	Torque	47 N·m (35 lb-ft)

9. Install belt shields.

10. Install mower deck.