Ground Drive Belt Assembly Engaged | Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP)

Maintenance Instructions	REPLACING/REPAIRING

Ground Drive Belt
1. To remove the ground drive belt:	b. Slide belt off pulleys, then release the
	idler.

a.Raise the spring-loaded idler to relax belt.

RH Transaxle

	LH Transaxle	Ground Drive
	LH Transaxle	Belt
		Belt

Drive Pulley

Tension

Spring

Idler Pulley

Hydro Idler

Raise Idler Pulley toArm

Relax Belt

Ground Drive Belt Assembly (Disengaged)

2.Reverse the procedure to install the ground drive belt.

		RH Transaxle
	LH Transaxle	Ground Drive
	LH Transaxle	Belt
		Belt

Drive Pulley

Idler Pulley

Hydro Idler Arm

Ground Drive Belt Assembly (Engaged)

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Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) owner manual Ground Drive Belt Assembly Disengaged, Ground Drive Belt Assembly Engaged

Contents

Illustrated Parts Manual Foreword Table of Contents Steering Control Assemblies Main ComponentHydrostatic Ground Spread Tail Wheel Axle KIT Identifying Number Locations General InformationGlossary Fill In By Purchaser Servicing of Engine and Drivetrain Components Electrical System SpecificationsEngine Transmission Tire Pressure Blade DriveTire Size Seat Mower DeckDrive Belts FRAME/BODY Construction Component Identification Front View and Right Side View Rear View and Left Side View Top View Body Raised Do not mow with bystanders in the area Safety InstructionsBefore Operating Operating Maintenance Case of a clogged or plugged mower deck Safety Instructions SAFETY, CONTROL, and Instruction Decals SAFETY, CONTROL, and Instruction Decals Battery Service Assembly InstructionsSetup Instructions Deck Caster Wheel Installation Mower Deck Installation PTO Shaft Guard InstallationDeck Installation PTO Shaft Connection Deck Counterweight Spring Installation Deck Leveling Body Rod in Engaged Position Body Rod in Stowed Position Check Engine Crankcase OIL Level Adjust Mower Cutting HEIGHT, if RE- Quired Operating Controls Operating InstructionsControl IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, and Function Engine Throttle PTO SwitchEngine Choke Choke and Throttle Location Forward Speed Control FSC Hydro Lockout Rod Location Hourmeter Left Wheel Right Wheel Steering Lever Operating Controls Top View from Drivers Point of View Disengaged Adjusting Ground Speed and SteeringStarting the Engine Correct Operator Hand Position on the Controls Engaging the Mower Blade Clutch Engaged Blade Clutch Disengaged Cutting Height Adjustment Stopping the Machine Hydro Lockout Rod Normal Operating Position Transaxle LockoutsHydro Lockout Rod Freewheel Position Recommendations for Mowing Side Discharge Shield in Lowest Position Maximum Recommended Side Slope Maintenance Instructions Service Item 100 250 Daily Hours Yearly Important Tips for Care of the Briggs & Stratton Engine Each USE LubricationEngine Oil Dipstick Operating Range Dipstick and Oil Fill View from above left side of tractor Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication Lubrication Maintenance Instructions Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication Transaxle Lubrication Transaxle Oil Filter Location CleaningKeep Engine Screen Clean Transaxle Drain Plugs View from underside of tractor Cleaning Clean Cooling Fins and Fan Air Cleaner System Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position CHECKING/SERVICING Batteries Produce Explosive Gases BatteryCleaning the Terminals Tire Pressure Drive Belts Mower Blade Profile For SharpeningBlade Balanced on Magnetic Wall-Mounted Balancer Breaker Points REPLACING/REPAIRINGSpark Plugs Belt Locations Engine/PTO Belt Disengaged Engine/PTO BeltRemove Belt Guard Engine/PTO Belt Engaged Ground Drive Belt Assembly Disengaged Ground Drive Belt Assembly Engaged Cutting Blade Shear Bolts Fuel FilterFuel Filter Location PTO Shear Pin Mower Blades Stop Bolt Location Stop Bolt Adjustment AdjustmentsSteering Lever Position Adjustment Step Steering Handles Adjustment Step FSC Position Steering Adjustment Steering Lever AdjustmentNeutral Position Adjustment Step Actuator Rod Length Adjustment Neutral Window Full Forward Speed Adjustment StepStraight Tracking Adjustment Step Neutral Travel End FSC Switch Location Neutral Travel End AdjustNeutral Switch Adjustment Step Forward Speed Control Friction Adjustment Step ADJUSTMENTS/ Electrical System Tilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop 75$&725&$/6 0DLQWHQDQFHHFDOV Refer to Decks Parts Manual 13 for Deck Decals Dvwhqhuv +$66,6$660%7LOW8S/DWFK$VVHPEO\ KDVVLV$VVHPEO\ F009 $,1&203211732575$160,66,21 372ULYH$VVHPEO\ Dvwhqhuv F051 KRNHDQG7KURWWOH$VVHPEOLHV 5283XHO7DQN$VVHPEO\ F392 3DUNLQJ%UDNH$VVHPEO\ +5267$7,&*52815,9$660%/,6URXQGULYH$VVHPEOLHV F066 7UDQVPLVVLRQ6SULQJ$VVHPEOLHV 675,1*&21752/$660%/,66WHHULQJ/HYHU6&$VVHPEOLHV Dvwhqhuv F183 75,&$/$660% OHFWULFDO$VVHPEO\ Dvwhqhuv Detail a 635$7$,/+/$/.,7 6SUHDG$OH.LW Dvwhqhuv F016 6&+0$7 Limited Warranty For Walker Model MB Rider Mower Sound Model MB Sound Test