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. (See “Removing Mower Deck” in the Service Mower section.)

3. Remove drive belt.

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      Remove two capscrews (A) and belt shield (B) over spindle.

   2. Remove three capscrews (C) and belt shield (D).

   3. Loosen sheaves (E) and belt guides.

   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 and inside belt guides.

7. Tighten sheaves to specification.

   Spindle Sheave Cap Screw Torque	Torque	47 N·m (35 lb-ft)

8. Install both belt shields, reverse of removal.

9. Install mower deck. (See “Installing Mower Deck in the Service Mower section.)

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