Murray 405000x8B - Manual (Page 30)

MAINTENANCE
30 F–030745L
HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT
1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To
Remove The Mower Housing”.
2. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove
the mower drive belt (Figure 32).
3. Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley and
remove the mower drive belt.
4. Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel pulley and
remove the mower drive belt.
NOTE: Replace the mower drive belt with an original
equipment belt from an authorized service center.
5. Install the new mower drive belt. Pull the belt retainer away
from the right mandrel pulley. Put the belt around the right
mandrel pulley.
6. Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel pulley. Put
the belt around the left mandrel pulley.
7. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley. Put the flat
side of the mower drive belt around the idler pulley.
8. Make sure the “V” side of the mower drive belt is against the
mandrel pulleys as shown.
9. Install the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To
Install The Mower Housing”.
10. Before you mow, check the blade rotation control. See the in-
structions on “How To Adjust The Blade Rotation Control”.
Figure 32
Mower Drive Belt
Belt Retainer
Right Mandrel Pulley Belt Retainer
Left Mandrel Pulley
Idler Pulley
Belt Retainer