John Deere GT2554 - Manual (Page 36)

Service Mower - 32
SERVICE MOWER
6. Clean upper mower and sheaves.
7. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.
8. Install belt (D) on mower as shown.
9. Connect idler spring (C).
10.Install two belt shields and fasten with three cap screws.
11.Install mower.
Adjusting Mower Drive Belt Tension
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Remove mower.
3. Remove three cap screws and belt shields.
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Picture Note: 48-Inch Mower Shown
4. Leave drive belt tension rod (A) in open position.
5. Loosen nut (B) on flat idler.
6. Slide flat idler forward or back to get desired belt
tightness and tighten flat idler nut.
7. Install two belt shields and fasten with three cap screws.
8. Install mower.
Servicing Mower Blades
Removing Mower Blades
1. Raise mower to gain access to mower blades. If
necessary, remove mower.
2. Using a wooden block, prevent mower blades from
spinning.
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3. Loosen cap screw (A).
4. Remove cap screw (A), round blade washer (B), blade
(C) and deflector cup (D).
5. Inspect blades; sharpen/balance or replace as
necessary.
Installing Mower Blades
1. Lightly lubricate cap screw threads with a general
purpose grease or oil. This lubrication is to prevent rusting
and seizing.
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2. Install deflector cup (D) on spindle.
3. Position mower blade (C) with cutting edge towards
ground onto mower spindle.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Be careful of sharp
edges on mower blades. Always wear gloves
when handling mower blades.
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B
A
B
C
D
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