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13. Recheck the side-to-side level of the mower; refer to
Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side, page 30.
14. Check the height of the anti-scalp rollers; refer to
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers, page 17.
Inspecting the Belts
Inspect all belts every 100 hours.
Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any
other damage. Replace damaged belts.
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when
cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks, and cracks are
signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower belt if any
of these conditions are evident.
Replacing the Mower Belt
1. Disengage the PTO and move the control levers to the
neutral locked position and apply the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Set the height-of-cut at 1-1/2 inch (38 mm).
4. Remove the belt covers over the outside spindles.
5. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in Figure 43
and roll the belt off of the pulleys.
Note: Do not remove the spring.
Caution
The spring is under tension when installed and can
cause personal injury.
Do not remove the spring from the spring eye bolt.
6. Route the new belt through the idler arm and around the
idler pulley (Fig. 43).
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Figure 43
1. Outer nut
2. Idler pulley
3. Idler arm
4. Spring eye bolt
7. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in Figure 43
and route the belt onto the other pulleys (Fig. 44).
Note: Check to ensure that the length of exposed thread on
the spring eye bolt is 1/8 inch (3 mm) (Fig. 43).
8. Install the belt covers over the outside spindles.
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Figure 44
1. Mower belt
2. Idler arm
3. Outside pulley
Removing the Mower
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
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5. Spring
6. 1/8 inch (3 mm)
7. Mower belt
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Top View
4. Spring
5. Idler pulley
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