Belt Maintenance
Inspecting the Belts
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Set the height of cut at the lowest cutting position.
4. Inspect the belt for wear. Replace the belt if it is worn.
The signs of a worn belt include squealing while the belt is rotating; the blades slipping
while cutting grass; and frayed edges, burn marks, and cracks on the belt.
Replacing the Mower Belt
The signs of a worn belt include squealing while the belt is rotating, blades slipping while
cutting grass, and frayed edges, burn marks, and cracks on the belt. Replace the mower belt
if any of these conditions are evident.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
3. Set the height of cut at the lowest cutting position.
4. Remove the pulley covers.
5. Loosen the nut securing the wire form to the idler pulley.
Maintenance: Belt Maintenance
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