Maintenance
11. Lower the variator assembly bracket (5) and slide the
engine drive belt (10) over the top of the variator
pulley (15) (see Figure 25).
12. Remove the belt guide rod (16) (see Figure 26).
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13. Slide the engine drive belt (10) toward the front of
the unit. When the rear of the engine drive belt
reaches the stack pulley (17), slide the rear of the
belt between the stack pulley and the steering plate
(18).
NOTE: To slide the engine drive belt between the
stack pulley and the steering plate, the belt must be
turned sideways.
14. A correct replacement belt and/or assistance is
available from an authorized service center in your
area.
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Figure 25
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Figure 26
Install the Engine Drive Belt
1. To install the engine drive belt (10), reverse the above
steps (see Figure 25).
2. Make sure that the engine drive belt (10) is routed
between the two belt guides located at the stack
pulley (17) (see Figure 26). Also, make sure the "V"
side of the engine drive belt is against the stack
pulley.
3. Check the routing of the engine drive belt (10) at the
steering column (19) (see Figure 27). Make sure that
the engine drive belt is routed to the inside of the
small idler (20) and underneath the L-shaped belt
guide (21).
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4. Make sure the engine drive belt (10) is inside of the
speed control arm (22) (see Figure 28).
5. Install the mower housing. See "Remove and Install
the Mower Housing."
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Figure 27
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Figure 28
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