(10 minutes)
You can use a pry bar between the tensioner pulley and the TP mount bracket to release belt tension. Or with a small pry bar or large flat blade screw driver simply roll the belt off the LH spindle pulley. Then after installing new spring, repeat the process. I always find it easier to start the belt and then roll belt back onto the LH spindle pulley by hand most times. Or use a wrench or socket to assist you rotating the pulley clockwise to get the belt back on spindle pulley. Just watch your fingers, don’t get them caught between belt and pulley. Be sure to purchase correct tension spring per your decks serial number.
6/17/2023 Greenwood, SC Greenwood
(5 minutes)
Using a lever of some form, push the tensioning pulley enough to temporarily remove the belt from around it. This takes all of the tension away from the spring. Remove the old spring and replace it with new spring. Use the lever again to tension the spring enough to reinstall the belt (flat side against the pulley) just as it was originally. Release the lever.
4/12/2023 DEWITT, VA Gloria
(1 minute)
Easy to use moderate size slip plier to pull the sling hook from its seat then same to install new one.
Chicago, IL
SHERWIN