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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair

61” Side Discharge Model

72” Side Discharge Model

 1.  Loosen the jam nut (C) on the anchor eyebolt (B).

 2.  Turn the adjustment nut (D) until the measurement 

as indicated in the chart is achieved.

 3.  Retighten the jam nut.

 4.  61” Side Discharge:  Using a 3/4” combination 

wrench rotate the spring-loaded idler pulley (A, 
Figure 45) COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to release the 
belt tension.

 4a. 72” Side Discharge:  Using a 3/4” combination 

wrench, rotate the spring-loaded idler pulley 
(A, Figure 45) CLOCKWISE to release the belt 
tension.

 5.  Slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary 

idler pulley (C) and carefully release the tension on 
the wrench until the spring tension is completely 
released.

 6.  Remove the old belt and replace with a new one.

 7.  Install the drive belt on the gearbox pulley, the 

spindle pulleys and idler pulleys.

 8.  61” Side Discharge:  Rotate the spring-

loaded idler pulley (A, Figure 45) COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE and slide the drive belt over the 
edge of the stationary idler pulley (C).  Make sure 
the V-side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves 
(Figure 48).  Carefull release the tension on the 
wrench.

 8.  72” Side Discharge:  Rotate the spring-loaded 

idler pulley (A, Figure 45) CLOCKWISE and slide 
the drive belt over the edge of the stationary 
idler pulley (C).  Make sure the V-side of the belt 
runs in the pulley grooves (Figure 46).  Carefully 
release the tension on the wrench.

 9.  Reinstall the mower deck guards and tighten the 

5/16” hardware to secure in place.

 10. Run the mower under no-load condition for 

approximately 5 minutes to break in the belt.

 1.  Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting 

position.

 2.  Measure the coil length (E, Figure 46) of the 

mower belt tensioner spring (A). The measurement 
should equal the measurement as indicated in 
the chart. If the measurement does not equal the 
measurement as indicated in the chart, adjust the 
mower belt spring length.

61” Mower Deck

7

17.8

72” Mower Deck

6-1/4

15.9

Not 

for  

Reproduction