Hex Washer Screws

Spindle Pulley

Belt Cover

Belt Guard

Deck Idler Pulley

Figure 7-7

7.Retighten the left idler pulley hex nut loosened earlier.

8.Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

9.Re-installthedeck,makingsurethebeltremainsroutedaround the pulleys as instructed. See Fig. 7-8.

10.Pulltherightsideofthebelt,andplacethenarrowVsideofthe belt into the PTO pulley.

11.While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to the left. Continue holding and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley.

Changing the Transmission Drive Belt

NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools (i.e. air/impact wrench) in order to change the tractor’s drive belt. See an authorized MTD Service Dealer to have your drive belt replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering a Service Manual.

Figure 7-8

Section 7 — Service

 

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