Use and Care Manual

5. On 46” Decks: Install the new belt by routing it around the
two outer spindle pulleys as shown in .
Outer Spindle
Pulleys
Deck Idler
Pulleys
Figure 7-10
6. Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as
show in .
7. Tighten the left deck idler pulley and belt keeper loosened
earlier.
CAUTION: Failure to reinstall the belt keeper may

system.
8. On 50” Decks: Install the new belt by routing it around the
two outer spindle pulleys, then around the front spindle
pulley as shown in .
Deck Idler
Pulleys
Outer Spindle
Pulleys
Front Spindle
Pulley
Figure 7-11
9. Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as
shown in .
 Tighten the left deck idler pulley and belt keeper loosened
earlier.
CAUTION: Failure to properly reinstall the belt
keeper rod may result in serious damage to your

On 46” & 50” Decks
 Remount the belt covers removed earlier.
 Re-install the deck making sure the belt remains routed
around the pulleys as instructed.
 Pull the right side of the belt and place the narrow V side of
.
PTO Belt
Rotate
Pulley
Figure 7-12
 While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the
pulley to the left. Continue holding and rotating the pulley

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