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9. Roll the belt onto the center pulley on the mower
deck (Figure 50). Use caution when install the belt
as tension will increase because of the spring loaded
idler pulley. Refer to Figure 51 to roll the new belt
onto the left pulley for a 36 inch mower deck.
10. Install the heat shield to the engine deck and carrier
frame.
11. Adjust the belt guide an 1/8 inch (3 mm) from the
belt for 40, 48 and 52 inch mower decks (Figure 50).
12. Install the belt covers onto the cutting unit and
secure the latches.
13. Install the carrier frame cover onto the carrier frame
and secure the latches.
40 inch, 48 inch, and 52 inch Mower Deck shown
1. PTO drive belt guide
2. PTO drive Belt
3. Idler spring
Figure 50
4. PTO engagement pulley
5. PTO drive belt idler pulley
6. Center spindle pulley
36 inch Mower Deck shown
1. Mower deck belt
2. PTO Drive Belt
3. Idler arm and spring
Adjusting the PTO Drive Belt
Idler Spring Anchor
The position of the PTO idler can be adjusted to
increase or decrease belt tension.
Use Figure 52 for the idler position options.
1. PTO drive belt idler pulley
2. PTO drive Belt
3. Idler spring
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Figure 51
4. Clutch pulley
5. Idler pulley
Figure 52
4. Most tension for worn belts
5. Medium tension for normal
belt conditions
6. Least tension for new belts
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