SERVICE MOWER Service Mower 4. On machines with 42 (3 in 1), disconnect PTO drive cable (A). 4. Release idler sheave to tighten belt. 5. Use same procedure to remove belt. a. Remove spring locking pin (B), pull and hold PTO drive cable out, lift up and remove from bracket (C). b. Remove cable spring (D) from idler sheave bracket (E). Removing Mower 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.) 2. Put wood blocks under each side of mower deck. 3. Put lift lever in lowest position, bringing deck down onto blocks. Service Mower - 40 Installing or Removing Mower Drive Belt at c Engine Drive Sheave (48 (3-in-1) Only) CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing NOTE: This procedure is for easy installing and mower: removing. • Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent engine from starting accidently. • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. B C MX10523 A B A D MX10520 E 1. Put lift lever in lowest position. 2. Put a 15mm closed wrench or a socket on the idler sheave nut (A), move idler sheave toward front of tractor MX10517; MX7681 and hold to release belt tension. Picture Note: 42 (3 in 1) only. 3. Install the belt on the drive sheave (B). 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. MX10523 B B C A D E MX10517; MX7681 Picture Note: 42 (3 in 1) only. B C A MX10523 B A MX10520 MX10523 B B A D E