Service Manual

MOWER
6 - 12 XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual
14. Move the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) into the “D”
notch to make it easier to install the height-of-cut
lift assist spring.
15. Hook the height-of-cut lift assist spring onto the
retaining bolt (Figure 212), using the spring tool
provided with the machine.
16. Check side-to-side blade level; "Side-to-Side
Mower Leveling" on page 6 - 12.
Blade Drive Belt
Removing the Blade Drive Belt
1. Remove the mower; refer to "Removing 38”
Mower" on page 6 - 7.
2. Remove the pulley cover mounting screws and
pulley covers from both blade pulleys (Figure
221).
3. Loosen, but do not remove the bolt and nut
securing the idler pulley and belt guide (Figure
221).
4. Remove the belt from the pulleys.
Installing the Blade Drive Belt
1. Install the new belt around the blade pulleys and
under the belt guide on the idler pulley.
2. Position the idler pulley belt guide so it points
toward the left, 90° to the idler arm (Figure 221).
Tighten the mounting bolt and lock nut securing
the idler pulley and belt guide.
3. Install the left and right pulley covers with the
mounting screws (Figure 221).
4. Install the mower; refer to "Installing 38” Mower"
on page 6 - 10.
Figure 221
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Side-to-Side Mower Leveling
The mower blades must be level from side to side.
Check the side-to-side level any time you install the
mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn.
Before you level the mower, set the air pressure in the
front and rear tires to the recommended inflation.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade control (PTO), set the parking brake,
stop the engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Pull the wire off the spark plug.
3. Move the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) into the “C”
notch.
(A) Pulley Cover
(B) Idler Pulley Belt Guide
(C) Mower Belt