Service Manual

7-43Z Master 597 Diesel Series Service Manual

MOWER DECKS

Fig 543 DSC-2607

9. Insert a 3/8” drive ratchet with a 6” extension into the

square hole in the RH idler bracket. Pull back on the

idler arm to relieve tension on the belt. Slip the belt

off the idler pulleys and the PTO clutch (Fig. 543).

Fig 542 DSC-2651

8. Insert a 3/8” drive ratchet with a 12” extension into

the square hole of the idler bracket and pull back

to relieve tension on the idler bracket. Remove the

mower drive belt from the spring loaded idler pulley,

xed idler pulley, and the PTO clutch (Fig. 542).

10. Raise the oor pan (Fig. 544).

Fig 544 DSC-2625

11. Remove the right side belt cover (Fig. 545).

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