Service Manual

Mid-Size Walk Behind Service Manual 4 - 21
CHASSIS
Replacing the Drive Belt
(Gear Drive - Floating Deck)
Service Interval/Specification
Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or
monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear,
cracks and signs of overheating.
1. Remove top capscrew securing idler support and
idler bracket to rear frame (Figure 69).
2. Loosen bottom two mounting screws enough to
allow belt to pass between drive pulley and idler
support (Figure 69).
3. Raise wheel off ground enough to allow belt
removal.
Figure 69
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Replacing the Drive Belt
(Fixed Deck Pistol Grip)
Service Interval/Specification
Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or
monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear,
cracks, and signs of overheating.
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set
the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
3. Remove the drive spring from the adjustment bolt
(Figure 70).
Figure 70
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4. Remove the drive belt from the pulleys and over
the tire.
5. Install the new belt and the drive spring.
(1) Top capscrew
(2) Idler bracket
(3) Idler support
(4) Bottom capscrew
(1) Drive belt
(2) Drive spring
(3) Tire
(4) Adjustment bolt