Service Manual

XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual 6 - 17
MOWER
15. Remove the mower belt from the engine pulley
(Figure 231). If you are careful, you can flex the
belt guide(s) just far enough away from the pulley
to remove the belt. If it is too difficult to remove the
belt, loosen the bolts and nuts securing the belt
guides. Tighten bolts.
IMPORTANT: Do not bend the belt guide(s)
away from the pulley because the belt will not
operate properly when the mower is installed
later.
Figure 231
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16. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. Slide the
mower out to the right to complete removal.
Installing 44” Mower
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. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. Slide the
mower under the chassis from the right side.
(A) Mower Belt
(B) Engine Pulley
(C) Belt Guides
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Without the grass deflector, mulch baffle, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and
thrown debris will cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• NEVER remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
• Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to “OFF” and rotate the ignition key to
“OFF.” Also remove the key and pull the wire
off the spark plug(s).