Operator`s manual

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WARNING
Be sure to shutthe
engine off, remove ig-
nition key, disconnect
the spark plug wire(s)
and groundagainst
the engineto prevent
unintendedstarting
before removingthe
belt(s).
Avoidthe possibilityof
a pinching injury.Do
not placeyour fingers
on the idler springor
between the belt and a
pulleywhile removing
the belt.
Figure 26
Changing the Deck Belt & PTO Belt
_ WARNING" Be sure to shut
the engine off, remove ignition
key,disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and groundagainst the
engine to prevent unintended
starting before removingthe
belt(s).
All beltson yourtractorare subjectto wearand should
be replacedif anysignsof weararepresent.
IMPORTANT:TheV-beltsfoundon yourtractorare
speciallydesignedto engageanddisengagesafely.A
substitute(non-OEM)V-beltcan bedangerousby not
disengagingcompletely.Fora properworkingmachine,
usefactoryapprovedbelts.
Tochangeor replacethe deckbelt andPTObelton your
tractor,proceedasfollows:
1. Lowerthe deckby movingthe decklift leverintothe
bottomnotchonthe rightfender.
2. Removethebelt guardsby removingthe self-tapping
screwsthatfastenthemto the deck.
3. Removethebelt keeperrodfromaroundthe engine
pulley.
4. Inserta 3/8"-driveratchetwrench(setto loosen)into
the squareholefoundin theidlerbracketonthe left
sideof the deck'ssurface.SeeFigure26.
5. Graspthe ratchet'shandleandpivotit towardthe front
of the tractorto relievetensiononthe belt.
6. Withbelttensionrelieved,carefullyremovethe belt
from around the left-hand spindlepulley.
IMPORTANT:Carefullyallowthe ratchetto pivotrearward
beforeremovingit fromthe squarehole.
_ WARNING" Avoidthe possibility
of a pinchinginjury. Do not place
your fingers on the idler spring
or between the belt and a pulley
while removing the belt.
7. Removethedeckbelt fromaroundall pulleys,including
the deckidlerpulley.
8. Routethe newbeltsas shownin andFigure27 and28.
9. Remountthe beltguardsremovedearlier.
Changing the Transmission Drive
Belts
NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustbe removedand
specialtools(i.e.air/impactwrench)in orderto change
the tractor'sdrivebelts. Seean authorizedMTDService
Dealerto haveyour drivebeltsreplacedorphone
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