John Deere stx38 - Manual (Page 306)

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MOWER DECKS MISCELLANEOUS
BLADE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION—STX30
1. Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug
wire.
2. Lower mower.
3. Put belt tension lever (A) in disengage position.
4. Remove belt from PTO clutch and mower deck
sheaves.
5. Reverse procedure for installation. No belt
adjustment is necessary.
BLADE-TO-BLADE BELT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
STX38 (SN —210000)
Removal
1. Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug
wire.
2. Lower mower.
3. Disconnect spring (A).
4. Remove cap screw (B) and sheave. Some models
require idler (C) to be removed also.
5. Remove belt.
Installation
6. Install sheave and belt.
7. Tighten cap screw (B) to specification.
8. Connect spring (A).
Specification
Cap Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 N•m (70 lb-ft)
BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
STX38 (SN 210001— )
STX46 (SN 240001— )
1. Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug
wire.
2. Lower mower.
3. Remove cap screws and shield (A).
4. Apply tension on idler (A).
5. Remove belt (B).
6. Install belt (B). Carefully thread belt around and thru
sheaves and idler (A).
7. Install shield and cap screws.
c
CAUTION
Wear eye protection when disconnecting and
connecting spring (A).
M51979
A
M61333
A
B
C
c
CAUTION
Wear eye protection when disconnecting and
connecting spring (A).
M61334
A
M61335
B
A