Hydrostatic Drive 900 Series - MTD Garden Tractors User Manual

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5. Reassemble in reverse order using a new belt.
4-11.10
Remove and replace front drive belt as follows:
1. First remove the rear drive belt as instructed in
paragraph 4-11.9.
2. Push forward on the jackshaft assembly. Slip the
back of the belt at the jackshaft off the jackshaft
pulley. See Figure 4-73.
3. Pull belt through the idler arm mounting bracket.
4. Release the belt guard by unscrewing the L bolt
next to the engine pulley. See Figure 4-74.
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5. Swing the belt guard forward towards the front of
the tractor.
WARNING
Observe the way the belt is twisted. If the new
belt is installed backwards, the tractor will run
backwards.
6. Slip belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 4-75.
7. Install the new belt by hooking it over the engine
pulley and twisting the belt to the left as you
attach it to the jackshaft pulley.
8. Test the operation of the tractor to make certain
the belt has been installed correctly.

4-12. HYDROSTATIC DRIVE 900 SERIES.

4-12.1
General.
The Model 995 hydrostatic garden tractor is
equipped with an Eaton hydrostatic drive trans-
mission coupled with a Peerless Model 2526
Transaxle. This tractor is equipped with a two
speed rear axle for greater versatility. The LOW
range is used when operating the rotary tiller,
moldboard plow and should also be used when
extra power is required. HIGH range operation is
for normal loads, grass cutting and normal use.
See Figure 4-76.
4-12.2 Change oil and filter as follows:
1. The dipstick for the hydrostatic transmission is
located behind the seat. This dipstick checks the
oil level in the hydrostatic transmission, transaxle
and hydraulic lift system. Check oil level when
the hydrostatic oil is cold. Before checking the oil
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