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I am trying to find a good belt diagram for my mower deck. I have a new to me 2014 Simplicity Broadmoor with a 52in fabricated deck, model 2691178. I am looking for a diagram that shows a top view of the mowing deck with the belts on so I can see the route for each belt. The owner's manual I have does not show this and internet searches have come up empty.

Thanks for your help.

Pat

Try this manual. https://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocumentDisplay/default.aspx?filename=rkntBN2ddsv1JCxB91ObQ

Rivets said:

Try this manual. https://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocumentDisplay/default.aspx?filename=rkntBN2ddsv1JCxB91ObQ

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Thanks! Not the perfect view I am looking for but it has more glimpses of the 52 in deck with belts on than I had found elsewhere. I appreciate your reply.
Pat

Nothing on the underside of your seat when flipped up ? My different brand Z has that & more there..

7394 said:

Nothing on the underside of your seat when flipped up ? My different brand Z has that & more there..

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Nothing under seat or anywhere else on the mower. My old cub cadet had a nice diagram sticker on the mower deck and in the owner's manual.

My former Toro had it on the deck as well.

take a look at this ..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9N5oE8QV2k

This may help. It's the 52" deck from my Conquest. Note that there are 2 belts, and the pulleys for each are in a single plane. One goes to all 3 spindles and the lower idler, the other goes to the PTO on the engine, the left spindle, and the upper idler. The white shoelace on the idler arm is actually a piece of parachute cord I use to pull the idler arm for install and removal. Don't leave it in place after install.

I was surprised to see that the manual doesn't mention belt replacement for the 52" deck. Apparently those of us who have one of those are rich enough to take it to the dealer for belt replacement.

dave77 said:

take a look at this ..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9N5oE8QV2k

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I had saw this video. It gives some insight to the belt routing but I wish the mower deck was outside of the tractor so I can see the belt path from above.

Chuter said:

This may help. It's the 52" deck from my Conquest. Note that there are 2 belts, and the pulleys for each are in a single plane. One goes to all 3 spindles and the lower idler, the other goes to the PTO on the engine, the left spindle, and the upper idler. The white shoelace on the idler arm is actually a piece of parachute cord I use to pull the idler arm for install and removal. Don't leave it in place after install.

I was surprised to see that the manual doesn't mention belt replacement for the 52" deck. Apparently those of us who have one of those are rich enough to take it to the dealer for belt replacement.

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Thank you so much! My middle rear lower idler pully failed and I am waiting on parts so I can reassemble (and replace belts too). This will help me easily get everything back where it belongs!

bankershrs said:

Thank you so much! My middle rear lower idler pully failed and I am waiting on parts so I can reassemble (and replace belts too). This will help me easily get everything back where it belongs!

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I also see it looks like you tied a shoe lace or something to help with pulling the belt tensioner release. I couldn't pull the tensioner to release the belt enough to get off PTO but had to remove left belt guard and take belt off there. I will give this a try when removing in the future.

bankershrs said:

I also see it looks like you tied a shoe lace or something to help with pulling the belt tensioner release. I couldn't pull the tensioner to release the belt enough to get off PTO but had to remove left belt guard and take belt off there. I will give this a try when removing in the future.

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It's parachute cord, but a shoelace should work just as well. I actually don't tie it on, just run it through, wrap both ends around my hand, and pull. It's a modification of how parachutes are closed. I 've thought about making a tool out of a piece of stiff wire with a hook on one end, and a wooden T handle at the other. But it hasn't risen to the top of my list, since this works, and allows me to grip enough or as little cord as needed to get a comfortable but effective pull.

Be sure to take it out after the deck is installed. I haven't tested, but I suspect bad things happen when (not if) it wraps into the belt and pulleys.