Troy-Bilt 12211 Reverse Drive Belt Removal and Installation, Removing the Reverse Drive Belt

Section 5: Maintenance

WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on elec- tric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

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Figure 5-17: Loosen screws in right side frame to create clearance between transmis- sion pulley and frame.

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J

I

Figure 5-18: Install forward belt on transmis- sion (lower) pulley and then on engine (upper) pulley.

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Figure 5-19: Place link over adjusting pin.

REVERSE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

NOTE: The forward drive belt must be installed before installing the reverse drive belt.

The reverse drive belt (J, Figure 5-11) is driven by the engine drive pulley (P, Figure 5-11). When the Reverse Clutch Control is engaged, it puts tension on the reverse drive pulley which tightens the belt between the engine drive pulley and the transmission drive pulley (large pulley located below the engine drive pulley). The transmission drive pulley then turns the main drive shaft inside the transmission.

A. Removing the Reverse Drive Belt

1.Stop the engine, allow it to cool and disconnect the spark plug wire before working near the belts. Also remove the ignition key on electric start models.

2.Remove the plastic belt cover (E, Figure 5-8) by removing the two flange locknuts.

3.Remove the front transmission cover (A, Figure 5-20) by removing the four self-tapping screws.

4.Using needle-nose pliers, reach inside the left side frame and carefully unhook the reverse idler spring (B, Figure 5-20) from the hole in the frame.

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A

Figure 5-20: Remove transmission cover and unhook reverse idler spring.

5.Remove the wire belt guide (C, Figure 5-21) by removing the locknut and flat washer from the pulley mounting screw. Do not remove the screw or the pulley. Loosely reinstall the locknut and flat washer on the screw for safe-keeping.

C

Figure 5-21: Remove wire belt guide.

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