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Figure 69
SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT
A worn spindle belt will affect the quality of cut from
the mower deck and should be replaced. Referring to
Figure 69 and Figure 70, replace the spindle belt as
follows:
Remove Spindle Belt
• Remove the hex cap screws securing the LH belt
cover to the deck. Slide the belt cover tabs from
the slots of the deck height adjustment brackets
to remove the cover (See Figure 69).
• Remove the three hex cap screws securing the
RH belt cover and remove the belt cover.
• Observe the routing of the spindle belt to help
ensure proper installation of the new belt.
WARNING: The idler arm and movable
flat idler pulley (Refer to Figure 70) are
under spring tension. To prevent possi-
ble injury, use caution when handling the
idler pulley.
• Push the movable flat idler pulley (2, Figure 70)
toward the left side of the deck to relieve tension
from the belt. Slip the spindle belt off the movable
flat idler pulley, then carefully release the flat idler
pulley.
• Slide the belt off and over the LH spindle pulley,
then pull the belt under the LH belt cover
mounting strap. Refer to Figure 70.
• Slip the belt off the fixed flat idler pulley, center
spindle pulley, and RH spindle pulley (Refer to
Figure 70).
• Remove the four hex cap screws and hex flange
lock nuts securing the gear box mounting bracket
to the deck mounting plate. Refer to Figure 70.
• Lift the gear box/mounting bracket assembly and
slip the belt off and underneath the drive pulley.
Refer to Figure 70.
• Remove the belt from the deck.
1. Spindle Belt Covers
2. Hex Cap Screws
3. Button Plugs - Access to Spindle
Lube Fitting
4. Spindle Assembly Lube Fittings
5. Idler Arm Lube Fitting
6. Height Adjustment Brackets
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2
3&4
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3&4
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