John Deere L1742, L17.542, L2048 and L2548 — Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48 (3 in 1))

SERVICE MOWER Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42 (3 in 1)) D 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.) Install belt on mower deck as shown. Make sure belt is in the groove of each sheave and inside belt guides (D). MX10512 Tighten sheaves to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft). Install belt shield(s). Install mower deck. 10.Adjust mower belt tension and spindle brakes, if necessary. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48 (3 in 1)) a. Remove seven capscrews and left and right belt Service Mower - 43 c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower: • Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent engine from starting accidently.

• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. 6. 2. Remove mower deck. in t 3. Remove drive belt. 7. 8. A 9. 10. ne Re 6. in t 7. MX10511 a. Remove three capscrews and belt shield (A). c MX10511 a. Remove three capscrews and belt shield (A). 1. Park section 2. Rem 3. Rem B C b. Loosen sheaves (B) and belt guides (C). c. Remove mower belt. 4. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower: • Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent engine from starting accidently. • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. 1. Park section 2. Rem 3. Rem 5.

Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.