To replace mower blade drive belt (see fig. 29), Service and adjustments – Sears 536.25587 User Manual
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRiVE BELT
(See Fig. 29)
© Remove mower deck (see TO REMOVE MOWER DECK
in this section,
© Remove mower deck belt guard
e Note position of belt retainer on idler pulley so it can be can
be repositioned properly after belt installation Loosen idler
pulley.
® Remove old belt and replace with anew original equipment
belt
® Reinstall belt guard.
® Reposition belt retainer and re-tighten idler pulley,,
© Reinstall mower deck assembly,
e Adjust belt (see TO ADJUST TRACTOR DRIVE BELT
below),
TO ADJUST TRACTOR DRIVE BELT
(See Figs. 30A and ЗОВ)
The drive belt Is kept tight by a spring attached to the brake-
clutch pedal assembly When the drive belt is properly
adjusted, the brake-clutch pedal should appear as shown In fully
released position.,
© The brake-clutch pedal should appear as shown in Fig, 30A
when in the fully released position. If not, then the following
adjustment is necessary ,
® Depress the brake-clutch pedal enough to latch the parking
brake in the 3rd notch
® Loosen clutching idler pulley mounting screw,
© If brake-clutch pedal was too far forward, slide idler pulley
In toward engine pulley, if pedal was too far rearward, slide
idler pulley away from engine pulley,
© Re-tighten idler pulley mounting screw. NOTE: Belt
retainer should point toward position where running board
meets main frame,
© Release brake-clutch pedal and re-check pedal for proper
position and readjust if necessary ,
® Check tractor brake adjustment (see TO ADJUST
TRACTOR BRAKE in this section).
MOWER DECK
ENGAGEMENTCABLE
MOWER
CLUTCH
CABLE SPRING
MOWER DECK
BELT GUARD
IDLER PULLEY
BELT RETAINER
MOWER DECK
DRIVE BELT
Fig. 29
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