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BELT INSTALLATION -
4. Install new belt in reverse order of
removal.
5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides.
6. Install mower in reverse order of
removal instructions.
Mandrel Idler Pulleys
TO ADJUST BRAKE
Yourtractor is equipped with an adjust-
able brake system which is mounted on
the dght side ofthe transaxle.
If tractorrequiresmore than six (6) feet
stoppingdistance at high speed in
highestgear on a level dry concrete or
paved surface, then brake must be
adjusted.
1. Depress clutclVorake pedal and
engage perking brake.
2. Measure distance between brake
operatingarm and nut "A"on brake
rod.
3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen
jam nut and turn nut =A" untildistance
becomes 1-1/2". Retightenjam nut
against nut"A".
4. Road test tractor for proper stopping
distance as stated above. Readjust if
necessary. Ifstopping distance is still
greater than six (6) feet in highest
gear, further maintenance is neces-
sary. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
_ With Parl_aggedB.rakeNut "A"
ring Arm
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance, there is a
belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of leftfootrest.
1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this
manual.)
2. Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.
3. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Remove belt upwards from transaxle
pulley by deflecting belt keepers.
4. Pull belt toward front of tractor and
remove downwards from around
engine pulley.
5. Install new belt by reversing above
procedure.
Engine
Pulley
Clutching
Idler ,---""
Stationary /
Idler
Transaxle
Pulley
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The transaxla should be in neutral when
the gear shiftlever is in neutral (N) (lock
gate) position.The adjustment is preset at
the factory; however, if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure transaxle Is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move
freely,the transaxle isin neutral.
2. Loosenadjustment boltin front of the
dght rear wheel.
3. P_ltion the gear shift lever in the
neutral (N) position.
4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: Ifadditional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
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