Belt Replacement - Craftsman 247.299301 Operator's Manual

BELT REPLACEMENT
If the drive beltor reversebeltneedsto be replaced,itis bestto
replacebothbeltsat the same time.Use onlya factoryauthorized
beltas an "over-the-counter"beltmay not performsatisfactorily.
The procedurerequiresaveragemechanical a bility and commonly
availabletools.
To replacethe Driveand Reversebelts,follow thesesteps:
1. Makesurethe tiller is on a flat surface,with the engineturned
off and the sparkplug wireunpluggedand groundedto prevent
unintendedfiringof the engine.
2. Removethe beltcoverby first removingthe two 1/4-20self-
tappinghexscrews.See Figure27. Lift the beltcover up and
awayfrom thetiller and set in a safe locationuntilreinstallation.
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Figure27
Removethe four 1/4-20self-tappinghexscrewsthat securethe
pulleyshieldtothe frame and removethe pulleyshieldand set
asidein a safelocationuntil reinstallation. S ee Figure28.
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Figure28
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Removethe idler bracketextensionspring.See Figure29. It is
recommended to usea pair of needle-nosedpliers,and grab the
springby the end that hooksoverthe frame.Simplygrab it and
pull it awayfrom the frame,thenup wardsand carefullyrelieve
the tensionof the spring.
Remove the
idler bracket
extension
spring
Figure29
5. Removethe idler pulleybracketby removingthe 5/16-24hex
head screw,flat washerand lockwasher.See Figure30.
Remove the
belt from the
idler pulley
by working it
under the belt
keepers.
Remove the
idler pulley
bracket by
removing the
hex head screw,
flat and lock
washers
Figure30
NOTE: It willbe necessary to remove thebelt fromaroundthe idler
pulleyby workingit off the pulleyandfrom underneath eachbelt keeper.
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