14.Carefullyroll belt intoupper grooveof R.H.mandrelpulley. 15.Carefullycheckbelt routingmaking surebelt is in the groovescorrectly. 16.ReconnectR.H.suspensionarm to reardeckbracketwith retainerspring. 17.ReassembleR.H. mandrelcover. 18.Engagebelttension rodby pushing rod intolockingbracket. 8. Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel pulley. 9. Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. 11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- ONDARY) DRIVE BELT INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers. (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT 12. Install new belt in lower groove of R.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown. 13. Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly. REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT (Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT" illustration in this section of manual). 3. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley. 4. Remove belt from idler pulleys. 5.
Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely. 6. Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm. REMOVE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT 7. Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pul- ley. REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT" illustration in this section of manual). 14. Install belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley and around both idlers. Pull belt to front of mower to remove slack. 15. Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten all screws. 16. Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in all grooves correctly. 17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual).
Secondary Idler Arm Idler Pulley Sp ling L.a. Mandrel Secondary Spring Arm .Center Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt B.a. Mandrel 22