3Push the idler pulley toward the right side of the unit. Lift the belt over the idler pulley. See figure 21.
4 Remo\'e the belt from the variable speed pulley.
5.Remo'v.ethe two bolts which hold the shift lever bracket to the frame on the left side of the unit. Swing ~he bracket toward the right so the belt can be removed from the transmIssion pulley. See figure ;~1.
6.Replace belt, and reassemble in reverse order
FIGURE 21.
Front Drive Belt
1.To remol/e the front drive belt. first remove the rear drive belt from the idler pulley and variable speed
pulley.
2.Place the lift lever in the disengaged position.
3.Remove the three hex bolts (belt keepers) from the engine pulley belt guard. Refer to figure 18.
NOTE: MakE~ certain hex bolts are reassembled as shown in figure 18.
4.Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley.
5.Remove the two bolts. lock washers and nuts on each side of the frame which hold the engine pulley belt guard to the frame. See figure 22.
FIGURE22.
6.Remove the engine pulley belt guard by slipping it back and to the right. See figure 23.
FIGURE 23.
7.Place the
8.Push forward on the variable speed pulley I and lift the belt off the engine and remove the belt from the engine pulley
9.Release the
NOTE: When reassembling, make certain belt is inside the pins. See figure 24.
FIGURE 24.
10.Reassemble with a new belt. following instructions in reverse order.
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