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Belt

Routing

Various Models

WARNING

Before installing attachment, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

IMPORTANT:

Make certain that the flat side of the belt is facing outward. This allows the “V” side of the belt to ride snugly

in both pulleys.

Routing the Upper Drive Belt (Tractors Models with an Electric PTO)

Spindle Pulley

Engine Pulley

All electric PTO

Decks 42, 46, 50, 54

PTO Idler Pulley

Figure 8-1

1.Attach and route upper drive belt around spindle pulley and idler pulley found on undercarriage, electric PTO clutch and PTO idler pulley as illustrated in Fig. 8-1. Make sure that the belt is routed to the INSIDE of the belt keeper on the undercarriage idler pulley and the remaining keeper pins found around the spindle pulley.

IMPORTANT: Make certain that the flat side of the belt is facing outward as it sits against both the electric PTO clutch and spindle pulley. This allows the “V” side of the belt to ride snugly in both pulleys.

Routing the Upper Drive Belt (Tractor Models with a Manual PTO)

Spindle Pulley

Engine Pulley

All Manual PTO

Decks 38, 42, 46

PTO Idler Pulley

Figure 8-2

1.Attach and route the upper drive belt around the engine pulley and spindle pulley, routed to the INSIDE of the PTO idler pulley on the undercarriage. Make sure the belt is routed inside of the belt keeper pins found around the spindle pulley and engine pulley. See Fig. 8-2.

IMPORTANT: Be certain flat side of belt is facing outward. This allows “V” side of belt to ride snugly in both pulleys.

Routing the Lower Drive Belt (All Tractors Models)

Left Side

Undercarriage

Snow Thrower Drive Pulley

Spindle Pulley

Double-Idler Bracket

 

Right Side

Figure 8-3

1.Attach and route the lower drive belt around the lower pulley on the spindle assembly, both pulleys on the double- idler bracket found beneath the undercarriage, and the drive pulley found on the rear of the snow thrower housing as illustrated in Fig. 8-3.

2.Attach tension spring (found on undercarriage double-idler bracket) to the hex screw if it is not already attached.

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