Service Manual

38”/42” MOWER DECKS
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4. Remove the belt covers over the outside spindles.
5. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in
Figure 100 and roll the belt off of the pulleys.
6. Route the new belt around the engine pulley and
mower pulleys (Figure 100).
7. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in
Figure 100 and route the belt onto the idler pulley
(Figure 100).
8. Rotate the belt guide, on the idler arm, so it is 1/32
to 1/8 inch (0.8–3mm) away from the side of the
mower belt (Figure 100).
9. Install the belt covers over the outside spindles.
Figure 100
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CAUTION
The spring is under tension when installed and
can cause personal injury.
Be careful when removing the spring.
(1) Mower belt
(2) Idler arm
(3) Outside pulley
(4) Spring
(5) Engine pulley
(6) Belt cover
(7) Belt guide
(8) 1/32 to 1/8 inch (0.8 - 3mm)