Lawn Mower User Manual

MAINTENANCE

Pump Belt

Replacing pump belt

Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the

parking brake.

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1. Spring loaded idler

2. Fixed idler pulley

3. Electric clutch

4. Pump belt

5. Deck belt

Pump belt removal

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Make sure that the fan blades are not damaged

when replacing the pump belt. The fan cooling

can be affected and damage to the pump could

result.

Belt removal

1. Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal in

this section of the manual).

2. Create slack in the belt by inserting a ½" breaker

bar into the square hole on the spring loaded

idler. Rotate arm to release belt tension.

3. Remove the belt from the engine pulley and pump

pulleys.

Belt installation

1. Wrap the belt around the pump pulleys.

2. Route the belt around the inside of the idler

pulley.

3. Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.

4. Release idler arm to retighten tension.

5. Reinstall the deck belt. (see Deck Belt

Installation in this section of the manual).