MTD 601 Manual Del Operador página 21

When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade
with the side of the blade marked ''Bottom'' (or with a
part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the
mower is in the operating position.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade
IMPORTANT:
spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot-pounds and
90 foot-pounds.
Fuses
Two fuses are installed in your tractor's wiring harness
to protect the tractor's electrical system from damage
caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your
tractor's engine will not crank, first check to be certain
that the fuse has not blown.
One can be found under the hood mounted behind the
top of the dash panel on the support bar. The other can
be found under the seat mounted to the inside of the
tractor frame next to the battery tray.
WARNING:
same amperage capacity for replacement.
Changing the Deck Belt & PTO Belt
WARNING:
remove ignition key, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before removing
the belt(s).
Engine Pulley
Deck Idler Pulley
Left Hand
Double Pulley
NOTE:
Front Deck wheels are NOT standard equipment.
Always use a fuse with the
Be sure to shut the engine off,
Center Pulley
WARNING:
pinching injury. Do not place your fingers on
the idler spring or between the belt and a
pulley while removing the belt.
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should
be replaced if any signs of wear are present.
The V-belts found on your tractor are
IMPORTANT:
specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A
substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not
disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.
To change or replace the deck belt and PTO belt on
your tractor, proceed as follows:
• Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
• Remove the belt guards by removing the self-
tapping screws that fasten them to the deck.
• Grasp the rearmost portion of the PTO idler bracket
and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve
tension on the PTO belt.
• Remove the PTO belt from around the engine
pulley and the PTO idler pulley(s).
• Grasp the deck idler pulley and pivot it toward the
left side of the deck to relieve tension on the deck
belt.
• Remove the deck belt from around all pulleys,
including the deck idler pulley(s).
• Route the new belt(s) (deck belt first) as shown in
Figure 18.
• Remount the belt guards removed earlier.
PTO Idler Bracket
(mounted on tractor)
Figure 18
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Avoid the possibility of a
Deck belt (Bottom)
PTO belt (Top)
Right Hand Pulley
(beneath belt guard)