Clutch/Idler Assembly - Craftsman 486.24838 Operator's Manual

STEP18: (SEEFIGURE 17)
* Turnthedutch/idler assembly r ightsideup.
* Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.
Install the drive belt down between timehex bolt and the
flat idler pulley with the fiat side of the belt against the
pulley Retighten the hex bolt.
* Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
HEX BOLTS
FLATIDLER
PULLEY
DRIVE BELT
FIGURE 17
Did you choose the correct drive belt for
your tractor? Using the wrong length belt
may cause premature bearing or belt failure.
STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 18)
* Attach the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor frame
Hook the notched suspension arms onto the two
shoulder bolts (Q) assembled to the outside of the
tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and attach
it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins (MM) and 1/8" hairpin cotters (KK).
PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM)
/.
LH. HANGER SHOULDER
BRACKET BOLT(Q)
1/8"HAIRPIN
COTTER(KK)
STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 19)
• Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley first
and then onto the large pulley on top of the c_utch/
idler assembly. Place the belt to the inside of the idler
pulley and the belt keeper bolt located beside the
large pulley
• Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side
tensioning chain (PP) out as far as the 3/32" hairpin
cotter in the chain will allow. Secure the chain in this
position by inserting a 1/8" hairpin cotter (KK) through
the chain.
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the drive belt around the
outside of the keeper bolt beside the large pulley
•
Go to step 48 Oh page 21.
CLUTCH/IDLER ASSEMBLY
PULLEY
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER (KK)
FIGURE 19 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH
FIGURE 18 VIEWED FROM LEFT SIDE
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