Replacing the PTO Belt - 48, 54 and 60 Inch Decks Only
NOTE: For mowers with 36 inch decks refer to Replacing the PTO Deck Belt - 36
Inch Decks Only.
1. Remove the PTO belt (a) from the deck as instructed in STEPS 1 - 3 in the Deck
Removal section then remove it from around the PTO clutch (b) (Figure 38).
2. Route the PTO belt (a) (Figure 38).
3. After routing the belt around the PTO pulley (c), use a 1⁄2" (12.7 mm) drive in the
idler pulley bracket (d) and turn towards the right of the mower to finish routing
the belt around the idler pulley (e) (Figure 38).
Replacing the Deck Belt - 48, 54 and 60 Inch Decks Only
NOTE: For mowers with 36 inch decks refer to Replacing the PTO Deck Belt - 36
Inch Decks Only.
1. Set the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps.
2. Remove the PTO belt (refer to Deck Removal).
3. To remove the belt covers (a), remove the wing knobs (b) from the carriage screws
(c) securing it to the deck (Figure 39).
(a)
(c)
(b)
NOTE: Speed nuts should hold the carriage screws and tab bolt in place, if
not re-install.
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(d)
(c)
(a)
(e)
(a)
(b)
Figure 38
(b)
(c)
Figure 39
4. Using a 1⁄2" (12.7 mm) drive insert the end into the 1⁄2" (12.7 mm) square
opening in the deck idler assembly (d) and rotate the deck idler assembly
clockwise (Figure 40).
5. While holding the deck idler assembly, loosen the deck belt from the pulley and
slide the belt away from the pulley.
(d)
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or
between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.
6. Route the new belt as shown in Figure 40. Then reinstall the deck and PTO belt as
instructed on page 27.
Replacing the PTO Deck Belt - 36 Inch Decks Only
1. Lower the deck to the ground. Capture the deck lift by placing the clevis pin
behind the lowest position.
2. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and the spark plug cap.
3. Remove the wing knobs (a) from the carriage screws (b) securing the side belt
covers (c) to the deck and remove the side belt covers (Figure 41).
4. Remove the wing knobs (d) from the carriage screws (e) securing the front belt
cover (f) to the deck and remove the front belt cover (Figure 41).
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Figure 40
WARNING
(f)
(e)
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
Figure 41