Ferris Industries 59O0902 User Manual

Troubleshooting

 1.  Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as 

a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the 
parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the 
ignition key.

 2.  Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in 

the square hole located in the end of the idler arm 
(A, Figures 49). Carefully rotate the breaker bar 
counter-clockwise, which will relieve the tension on 
the belt exerted from the idler arm.

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

idler pulley (B). Carefully release the tension on 
the breaker bar until the idler arm stops against 
the center spindle pulley.

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

Make sure the V-side of the belt runs in the pulley 
grooves (Figure 50).

 5.  Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley, the spindle 

pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary 
pulley (B, Figure 49). Carefully rotate the breaker 
bar counter-clockwise and install the belt on the 
stationary idler pulley (B). Carefully release the 
tension on the breaker bar.

 6.  Run the mower under no-load condition for about 5 

minutes to break-in the new belt.

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Reproduction