Changing the Deck Engagement Belt
WARNING!
(if equipped) before removing the cutting blade(s)
for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands
by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and
pulleys.
WARNING!
specially designed to engage and disengage safely.
A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by
not disengaging completely. For a proper working
machine, use factory approved belts.
All belts on your mower are subject to wear and should be
replaced if any signs of wear are present. To change or replace
the deck engagement belt on your mower, proceed as follows:
1.
Remove the deck from beneath the mower (refer to Cutting
Deck Removal on page 22), then gently flip the deck
over to expose its underside.
WARNING!
your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt
and a pulley while removing the belt.
2.
Remove the belt cover as instructed in Step 1 of Cutting
Deck Removal on page 22. See Figure 7-1.
3.
Remove the belt keeper as instructed in Step 6 of Cutting
Deck Removal on page 22. See Figure 7-2.
4.
Loosen, but not remove, the nut and bolt which secures
each deck idler pulley. See Figure 7-8.
5.
Remove the belt from around all pulleys.
6.
Route the new belt as illustrated in Figure 7-8.
7.
Retighten the nuts and bolts which secure each idler
pulley.
8.
Reattach the belt keeper and belt cover.
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Shut the engine OFF and remove key
The V-belts found on your mower are
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place
Deck Idler
Pulleys
Figure 7-8
Changing the Deck Timing Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used
in order to change the mower deck's timing belt. See your
authorized service dealer to have the deck's timing belt replaced.
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
order to change the mower's transmission drive belt. See your
authorized service dealer to have the transmission drive belt
replaced.
Fuse (Electric Start Models Only)
WARNING!
Before servicing, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage blades, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
A fuse is installed in your mower's wiring harness to protect the
mower's electrical system from damage caused by excessive
amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your mower's
engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has
not blown. It is located near the battery.
CAUTION:
Always use a replacement fuse with the
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.