8.
While holding the belt tension and spring length,
tighten the idler plate bolts that secure the idler
plate
(Figure
77).
Figure 77
1. Belt guide install at a 45
degree angle
2. Idler spring length
(between 25.4 to 26
cm (10 to 10-1/4 inches)
3. Idler plate
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4. Ratchet or breaker bar
5. Idler plate bolt
Replacing the PTO-Drive
Belt
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the
PTO-drive belt.
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Loosen the front engine panel knobs and
remove the panel
1. Knob
4.
Remove the spring from the idler arm
79).
5.
Remove the clutch stop bracket.
6.
Remove the old PTO-drive belt.
7.
Install the PTO-drive belt around the clutch
pulley and the gearbox pulley
57
EUTRAL
(Figure
78).
Figure 78
2. Front engine panel
(Figure
(Figure
79).
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LOCK
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