MTD 608, 609 manual Changing the Transmission Drive Belts, Upper Drive Belt

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Belt Guard (mounted on tractor)

Engine Pulley

PTO Idler Pulleys

Deck Idler Pulley

Left Hand

Double Pulley

Deck Stop (mounted on tractor)

PTO Engagement Plate (mounted on tractor)

Center Pulley

Deck belt (Bottom)

PTO belt (Top)

Right Hand Pulley (beneath belt guard)

NOTE: Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity. 46-inch deck shown.

 

Self-Tapping Screws

 

 

Figure 15

 

 

 

 

 

42-Inch Deck

 

46-Inch Deck

 

 

 

 

PTO (Top) Belt

754-0485

 

754-0486

 

 

Bottom Belt

N/A

 

754-0349

 

CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT(S)

All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or rotting are present.

IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts.

To change or replace the drive belt(s) on your tractor, proceed as follows:

NOTE: It’s recommended that both drive belts be replaced at the same time.

•Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this section.

•After disconnecting the battery cables, remove the battery and battery tray from beneath the seat.

IMPORTANT: When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Re-install in reverse order.

Upper Drive Belt

•Locate the transmission idler pulley on the upper drive belt by looking through the battery tray opening. See Figure 16.

•Grasp the bracket and pivot the transmission idler pulley toward the rear of the tractor to release tension on the upper drive belt.

•Remove the belt from around the transmission idler pulley.

•Remove the upper drive belt from around the transmission pulley and the variable-speed pulley.

NOTE: Slowly rotate the pulley counterclockwise to roll the belt off of it.

•Remove the upper drive belt by pulling it up through the battery tray opening.

•Reroute the new upper drive belt as shown in Figure 16.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyCalling Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding Your Model Number MTD Products INCGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do notSafety Labels found on your unit USE this page AS a Guide to Slope GaugeGAS and OIL FILL-UP Attachments & AccessoriesAttaching the Battery Cables Tractor SET-UPControls Choke Control Ignition SwitchSystems Indicator Monitor Throttle Control LeverParking Brake Button PTO Power TAKE-OFF LeverLift Lever Drive PedalStarting the Engine Safety Interlock SwitchesSetting the Cutting Height OperationOperating the Headlights Stopping the EngineDriving the Tractor Driving on SlopesMowing AdjustmentsUsing the Lift Lever Engaging the PTO Power TAKE-OFF LeverSide to Side Seat AdjustmentFront to Rear Side to Side Steering Adjustment Brake AdjustmentEngine MaintenanceCarburetor Adjustment Cleaning the Engine and DeckLift Cutting Deck RemovalFront of Tractor Inch decks Changing the Deck BeltsUpper Drive Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltsLower Drive Belt Cutting Blades Lubrication Trouble Possible Corrective Action Causes Troubleshooting GuidePart Description Models 607, 608Green Blue Electrical SystemModels 607 Tractor Body Model Dash Panel Models 607, 608 Lift Assembly 3126 Steering Assembly 4413 Drive System 31 30 12c Single-speed Transmission Hook spring, Ref , here PTO belt for 42 deck shown Power Take-off System Inch Deck Brake Assembly Cutting Decks Briggs & Stratton OHV V-Twin Briggs & Stratton Opposed Twin Engine AccessoriesMANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty
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