How to Put a Belt on a Scotts 2546 H Mower

Turn off the mower engine and remove the key. Park the mower on a flat, level surface. Engage the parking brake.

Place the gearshift lever in Neutral. Disengage the blades by moving the PTO lever to "Disengage."

Raise the mowing deck to the highest level. Place wood blocks under each side of the mowing deck. Lower the mowing deck to the lowest level possible, allowing the deck to rest on the wood blocks.

Remove the mower deck belt from the tractor engine pulley, using your fingers. Remove the five locking pins from the deck arms. Push each deck arm out of the tractor brackets. Raise the mower deck lever to the highest position. Slide the deck out from under the mower.

Remove the six screws from the plastic belt guards, using a screwdriver. Remove the belt guards to access the mowing deck pulleys. Remove the existing belt from the pulleys. Install the new belt on the mowing deck, following the diagram on the deck.

Install the plastic belt guards and screws, using a screwdriver. Slide the mowing deck under the tractor. Lower the deck lever to the lowest position.

Install the five deck arms into the tractor brackets. Install the locking pins, using your fingers. Raise the deck to the highest position and remove the wood blocks. Start the mower and engage the blades to test the new belt.