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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

Remove mower (See '30 REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

Remove upper belt keeper.

Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley.

Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS

POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS.

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TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted atthe friction pack located on the right side of transmission.

Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking brake.

Adjust motion control lever by tightening adjustment Iocknut one half (1/2) turn.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above adjustment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary.

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TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and

FIG. 28before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMIS- SION" in Operation section of this manual.

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917.25271 specifications

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