John Deere L2048 - Manual (Page 44)

Service Mower - 40
SERVICE MOWER
Service Mower
Installing or Removing Mower Drive Belt at
Engine Drive Sheave (48 (3-in-1) Only)
NOTE: This procedure is for easy installing and
removing.
MX10523
MX10520
1. Put lift lever in lowest position.
2. Put a 15mm closed wrench or a socket on the idler
sheave nut (A), move idler sheave toward front of tractor
and hold to release belt tension.
3. Install the belt on the drive sheave (B).
4. Release idler sheave to tighten belt.
5. Use same procedure to remove belt.
Removing Mower
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY
section.)
2. Put wood blocks under each side of mower deck.
3. Put lift lever in lowest position, bringing deck down onto
blocks.
MX10517; MX7681
Picture Note: 42 (3 in 1) only.
4. On machines with 42 (3 in 1), disconnect PTO drive
cable (A).
a. Remove spring locking pin (B), pull and hold PTO
drive cable out, lift up and remove from bracket (C).
b. Remove cable spring (D) from idler sheave bracket
(E).
B
A
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing
mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent
engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades or working near blades.
A
B
C
E
D