Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) Replacing/Repairing, Maintenance Instructions, Remove Belt Guard

Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRING

Engine/PTO Belt

1.To remove the engine/PTO belt:

a.Remove belt guard from underneath muf- fler. Refer to Remove Belt Guard photo.

b.Relax the belt by depressing the spring- loaded idler arm.

c.Roll the belt off the pulley and remove the belt.

Remove Bolts to Access Engine/PTO Belt

Remove Belt Guard

Electric

Idler Arm Clutch Idler

Pulley

Idler Pulley	Tension
	Spring

Push Idler Pulley

to Relax Belt

PTO Drive	Engine/PTO
Pulley	Belt

Engine/PTO Belt (Disengaged)

2.Reverse the removal procedure to replace the engine belt.

Electric

Idler Arm Clutch Idler

Pulley

Idler Pulley	Tension
	Spring

PTO Drive	Engine/PTO
Pulley	Belt
	Engine/PTO Belt (Engaged)

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