D-8
Mower blade belt check
Mower blades are sharp. For your personal
safety, do not handle the mower blades with
bare hands. Careless or improper handling of
blades may result in serious injury.
Service interval: Yearly
1. Turn the PTO to the off position, engage the parking brake,
turn the engine off, and remove the key. Remove the mower
deck (see “Mower deck removal”).
2. Remove the screws securing the belt covers. Remove the
belt covers.
3. Loosen the idler assembly capscrew (B).
4. Using a 3/8" drive ratchet and extension (D), move the
spring-loaded idler assembly (A) to relieve tension on the
belt (C).
5. Remove the belt (C) and inspect it for cracks, missing teeth
and wear. Replace belt if worn or damaged.
6. Reinstall the belt (C). Releasing the idler assembly (B)
allows the spring to automatically tension the cogged belt.
7. Tighten the idler assembly capscrew (B) and reinstall the
belt covers.
D
A
B
C
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