hydro belt change help

[eagle1]

i need to change hydro belt on exmark 44 have never done it b4 i have changed belt for blade no problem , has anyone done this b4 and how tough is it ????

[ed2hess]

I don't know exmark but I would guess they are same as scag. YOu have to take off the blade belt. Then remove the electric clutch stop so you can slide the hydro belt out. Most units have a spring loaded idler so you have to get tension off it and disconnect-usually easy.