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18. Remove the mower belt from the lower engine pulley
(Fig. 36).
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Figure 36
Top View
1. Mower belt
2. Engine pulley
3. Belt guide
Note: You can carefully flex the belt guides just far
enough away from the pulley to remove the belt. If it is
too difficult to remove the belt, loosen the bolts and
nuts that secure the belt guides.
Important
Do not bend the belt guides away from the
pulley because the belt will not operate properly when you
install the mower.
19. Turn the front wheels fully to the left.
20. Slide the mower out to the right.
Installing the Mower
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Remove the ignition key.
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4. Idler pulley
5. 32" mower
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7. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
8. Turn the front wheels fully to the left.
9. Slide the mower under the chassis from the right side.
10. Install the mower belt onto the lower engine pulley
(Fig. 36).
Note: You can carefully flex the belt guides just far
enough away from the pulley to install the belt. If it is
too difficult to install the belt, loosen the bolts and nuts
that secure the belt guides.
Important
Do not bend the belt guides away from the
pulley. There must be a maximum 1/8 in. (3 mm) between
the belt guides and the edge of the pulley to keep the belt
on the pulley during operation. If the space is more than
1/8 in. (3 mm), adjust the belt guides and tighten them
securely. The belt guides must not contact the pulley.
11. Install the mower pivot mount brackets to the front axle
with bolts and locknuts (Fig. 37).
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Figure 37
1. Pivot mount brackets
12. Move the height-of-cut lever into the "A" notch.
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