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Figure 47
38 inch leveler bracket shown
1. Leveling bracket 3. Adjusting rod
2. Hairpin cotter and washer
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7. Slide the mower rearward to remove the
mower belt from the engine pulle 7
8. Slide the mower out from underneath the
machine.
Note: Retain all parts for future installation.
Mower Belt Maintenance
Inspecting the Belts
Inspect all belts every 100 hours.
Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn
marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged
belts.
Replacing the Mower Belt
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping
when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks,
and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt. Replace
the mower belt if aW of these conditions are
evident.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade control svdtch.
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake
position, stop the engine, remove the ke5 and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
3. Set the height-of-cut at A [1-1/2 inch (38 mm)].
4. Remove the belt covers over the outside
spindles and loosen the belt guide (Figure 48).
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Figure 48
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1. Mower belt 5. Engine pulley
2. Idler arm 6. Belt cover
3. Outside pulley 7. Belt guide
4. Spring 8. Idler pulley
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5. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in
Figure 48 and roll the belt off of the pulleys.
The spring is under tension when
installed and can cause personal injury.
Be careful when removing the spring.
6. Route the new belt around the engine pulley
and mower pulleys (Figure 48).
7. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown
in Figure 48 and route the belt onto the idler
pulley (Figure 48).
8. Rotate the belt guide, on the idler arm, towards
the pulley until it stops (Figure 48).
9. Tighten the belt guide (Figure 48).
10. Install the belt covers over the outside spindles.
Installing the Mower
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake
position, stop the engine, remove the ke5 and
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