Release the mowing deck. Lift the mowing deck to gain access to the underside of the tractor. Pull the old belt off the engine pulley. Remove the retainer clip holding the pulley bolt and the clutch springs in place with your fingers. Pull the belt collar off the tractor's housing and then remove the housing bracket. Pull the old belt off the idler pulley. Remove the belt from the clutch idler pulley. Place the new belt along the clutch idler pulley's threads. Turn the blade about a half-turn to get the belt in place. Loop the new belt around the idler pulley and then around the engine pulley. Replace the deck housing and then the retainer springs.
