Service Manual

MOWER
6 - 10 XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual
14. Remove the mower belt from the lower engine
pulley (Figure 216). 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.
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 216
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15. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. Slide the
mower out to the right to complete removal.
Installing 38” 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.
4. Install mower belt onto the lower engine pulley
(Figure 216). 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 guide(s)
away from the pulley. There must be a
maximum 1/8” (3mm) between the belt
guide(s) 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(s) must not contact the pulley.
5. Install the mower pivot
mount brackets to the
front axle with bolts and lock nuts (Figure 217).
Figure 217
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6. Move the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) into the “A”
notch.
(A) Mower Belt
(B) Engine Pulley
(C) Belt Guides
(A) Pivot Mount Bracket
(B) Bolt 5/16-18 x 2-1/2”
(C) Lock Nut