Warning - Craftsman 247.20400 series Operator's Manual

Releasing Belt Tension with the Idler Pulley
1. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that provides the
most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO
pulley on the bottom of the engine. See Figure 24.
Highest Mowing
Position
Lowest Mowing
2. Working from the middle of the riding mower, pivot the idler bracket and
movable idler pulley rearward away from the backside of the 'V" belt just far
enough to lift the belt up and over the idler pulley. See Figure 25.
50" Decks
Moveable Idler
Pulley
Idler Bracket
Fixed
Idler
Pulley
3. From beneath the rear of the riding mower, slide the belt off of the PTO
pulley on the bottom of the engine.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Deck Lift Handle
Position
Figure 24
42" Decks
Moveable Idler
Pulley
Idler Bracket
Fixed
Idler
Pulley
Figure 25
Rolling the Belt off the PTO Pulley
1. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that provides the most
horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on
the bottom of the engine.
2. Sitting behind the riding mower facing forward, reach beneath the riding
mower to grasp the belt at the front of the PTO pulley.
Use caution to avoid pinching your fingers when rolling the belt off the
PTO pulley.
3. Pull the left side of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning
the PTO pulley to the right until the belt rides out onto the edge of the lower
sheave of the pulley.
NOTE: If pulling the right side of the belt, turn the pulley left.
4. While still holding the belt downward, continue turning the PTO pulley until the belt
is rolled off the pulley. Refer to Figure 26.
5. Lower the deck into the lowest position using the deck lift handle. See Figure 24.
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WARNING

PTO Pulley
PTO Belt
Transmission
Tube
Figure 26