How to Install an L-130 Belt
The L-130 is a riding lawn tractor manufactured by John Deere, one of the foremost names in riding tractors, mowers and other lawn equipment. The L-130, which was made between 2003 to 2006, featured a 48-inch cutting deck and a 23-horsepower Kohler engine. The mower deck is driven by a belt that runs through a series of different pulleys. If the belt becomes too loose or breaks it will have to be replaced. John Deere also recommends the belt be changed at least once a year Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Park the L-130 on a flat surface with no inclines. Make sure the brake is engaged.
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Lift the engine cover, and use pliers to remove the spark plug to avoid electric shock and shorts.
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Locate the deck lever on the left-hand side of the seat, and lower it to its lowest setting. Disconnect the power take off cable by sliding the locking pin aside and pulling out the cable.
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Find the two mower deck springs on the left and right hand side of the mower deck, and remove the spring-loaded release pins by hand or with pliers.
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Use the socket set to loosen and remove the three cap screws holding the mower deck's belt shield in place. Set the screws and deck shield aside. Remove the old belt from the pulleys.
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Route the new belt around the pulleys until it is installed, and then use the socket set to replace the deck shield.
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Re-attach the mower deck by setting the mower deck springs on the left- and right-hand side of the tractor back in place. Use pliers to gain purchase.
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Plug the power take-off cable back into place, and then re-attach the locking pin. Also re-attach the spark plug wire.
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