Lawn Mower User Manual

MAINTENANCE
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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).