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Adjusting the Reverse Drive Belt
Tension
If the machine does not operate in reverse when the
reverse drive-control lever is engaged, adjust the jam
nuts on the reverse drive cable 1 turn at a time until
the reverse drive control functions properly.
Note:
If the machine does not operate in reverse
and you cannot adjust the jam nuts further, replace
the belt.
Replacing the Belts
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Removing the Belts
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, shut off
the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
2.
Remove the spark plug wire.
3.
Shift the drive-mode lever to the N
position.
4.
Remove the wheels, upper pulley shrouds, and
lower pulley guards.
Figure 33
5.
Detach the forward and reverse drive cables
from the drive control levers.
6.
Pull the reverse arm away from the engine
pulley. Use 2 wrenches (13 mm) to loosen the
idler pulley on the arm so that you can remove
the reverse drive belt.
1. Reverse arm
2. Idler pulley
EUTRAL
7.
Gently rotate the transmission pulley and force
the forward drive belt out of the groove and
away from the pulley.
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3. Wire belt guide
4. Reverse drive belt
Figure 35
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