Service Manual

CHASSIS

3-62 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual

Fig 245 PICT-7302

7. Secure the engine pulley and remove the crankshaft

bolt and washer (Fig. 245).

Fig 244 PICT-7301

6. Remove the belt keeper rod (Fig. 244).

Fig 243 PICT-7296

1. Remove the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-64;

46” deck on page 7-69; 50” deck on page 7-74.

2. Remove the upper transmission drive belt. See

“Upper Transmission Drive Belt Replacement -

Removal” on page 3-67.

3. Electric PTO models: Remove the electric PTO

clutch. Refer to “Electric PTO Clutch Replacement -

Removal” on page 3-27.

4. Raise the machine to access the belt.

5. Remove the bolt securing the belt keeper rod to the

chassis (Fig. 243).

Removal

Lower Transmission Drive Belt

Replacement - Gear Drive Models