Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
BELT ROUTING VIEWED FROM TOP
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY
BELTS OVER PULLEYS.
Outer
Drive
Pulley
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
Pulley
V Idler
Outer
60”
Mower Drive Belt Replacement
Belt
Double V
Pulley
V Idler
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the mower deck. See Mower Removal and
Installation
FRONT
Center Pulley
Remove the screws securing both deck covers and
remove the covers.
Figure 49. 60” Mower Deck Belt Routing
Using a spring puller or a small rope loop, release the
idler arm tension spring (B, Figure 50).
Remove the drive belt from the right side arbor pulley
(A, Figure 50). Remove the belt from the other pul-
leys.
A
B
5.
6.
Inspect all pulleys for wear or bearing damage.
Lubricate the idler arm pivot with multi-purpose lithi-
um grease and check for free movement.
7.
8.
Install the new drive belt as shown in the diagram in
Figure 49.
Complete installation by following steps 3-1 in
reverse order.
Figure 50. 60” Mower Deck - Covers Removed
A.
B.
Right Side Arbor Pulley
Idler Arm Tension Spring
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