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BELT REPLACEMENT
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. ALWAYS block wheels, engage parking brake and know all jack stands are strong, secure and will hold weight of unit during maintenance.
Wheel Drive Belts
1.Stop engine, remove key, wait for all moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool.
2.Raise and support the rear of the unit.
3.Remove the rear cover and disconnect the neutral return springs from the spring anchors.
Disconnect neutral return springs from the spring anchors.
Figure 14
4.Remove the idler arm from the transmission plate. See Figure 15.
5.Remove the forward drive belt from the engine pulley and remove it from the unit.
6.Remove the reverse drive belt from the engine pulley and remove it from the unit.
7.Route the new reverse belt through the transmission idler arm and then install belt on the engine pulley. See Figure 15.
8.Route the new forward belt through the transmission idler arm and then install belt on the engine pulley. See Figure 15.
9.Install the idler arms on the transmission plate and install the belts on the transmission pulleys. See Figure 15.
10.Replace the rear cover.
11.Start the unit and test operation of the drive system. Adjust the wheel drive controls, if needed.
NOTE: Check the wheel drive control adjustment after the first 25 hours of use to compensate for belt wear.
Rear of Unit – Forward Drive Belt Routing | ||
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2 |
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Rear of Unit – Reverse Drive Belt Routing | ||
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2 |
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1. Engine | 3. Reverse | |
Pulley |
| Drive Belt |
2. Idler Arm | 4. | Forward |
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| Drive Belt |
Figure 15 |
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