Service Manual

MOWER

6 - 18 XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual

4. Install mower belt onto the lower engine pulley

(Figure 232). If you are careful, you can flex the

belt guide(s) just far enough away from the pulley

to install the belt. If it is too difficult to install the

belt, loosen the bolts and nuts securing the belt

guides.

IMPORTANT: Do not bend the belt guides

away from the pulley. There must be a

maximum 1/8” (3mm) between the belt guide

and the edge of the pulley to keep the belt on

the pulley during operation. If the space is

more than 1/8” (3mm), adjust the belt guide(s)

and tighten them securely. The belt guide

must not contact the pulley.

Figure 232

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5. Install the mower pivot mount brackets onto the

front axle with bolts and lock nuts (Figure 233).

Tighten fasteners.

Figure 233

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6. Move the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) into the “D”

notch.

7. Hook the lift assist spring between the mower right

side lift bracket and the retaining bolt (Figure 234).

Use the spring tool provided with the machine.

(A) Mower Belt

(B) Engine Pulley

(A) Pivot Mount Bracket

(B) Bolt 5/16-18 x 2-1/2”