Murray 309007x8B - Manual (Page 32)

MAINTENANCE
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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 brake pad away from the jackshaft pulley and remove
the mower drive belt.
NOTE: Replace the mower drive belt with an original
equipment belt from an authorized service center.
4. Install the new mower drive belt. Pull the brake pad away
from the jackshaft pulley. Put the mower drive belt around
the jackshaft pulley.
5. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley. Put the mow-
er drive belt around the idler pulley.
6. Make sure the “V” side of the mower drive belt is against the
jackshaft pulley and the idler pulley.
7. Install the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To
Install The Mower Housing”.
8. 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
Brake Pad
Idler Pulley
Jackshaft Pulley