Craftsman CTX 9500 Operator's Manual page 26

Replacing the Mower Belts
WARNING
To avoid damaging belts, do not pry belts over
pulleys.
PTO Belt Replacement
1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PrO, turn off the engine,
and lock the parking brake. Remove the key.
2. Remove the mower deck (see Removing the Mower
Deck).
3. Remove screws and cover (A, Figure 24) for left blade
spindle.
4. Pull the idler arm (B) to release belt tension. Remove the
belt (C) from the PTO pulley (D).
Blade Belt Replacement
1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PrO, turn off the engine,
and lock the parking brake. Remove the key.
2. Remove the mower deck (see Removing the Mower
Deck).
3. Remove screws and covers (A, Figure 25) for left and
right blade spindle.
4. Remove the PrO belt (see PTO Belt Replacement).
5. Using a pair of locking pliers or a spring puller, remove the
idler pulley spring (B) from the slot in mower deck.
6. Loosen the capscrew (C) that attaches the idler pulley to
the bracket. The belt can now be slipped between the
pulley and idler bracket hub.
Figure 25
Figure 24
5. Remove the old belt and replace with a new one. Pull the
idler pulley lever to install the belt on the idler pulley. Make
sure the V-side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves.
6. Install the mower deck (see Installing the Mower Deck).
7. Remove the old belt and replace with a new one. Make
sure the V-side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves.
8. Tighten the capscrew.
9. Reinstall idler pulley spring into the slot in mower deck.
10. Reinstall the screws and covers for left and right blade
spindles.
NOTE. To provide proper belt cover clearance, make sure the
alignment notches are centered on the screws.
11. Reinstall the PrO belt (see PTO Belt Replacement).
12. Install the mower deck (see Installing the Mower
Deck).
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