MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual page 165

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Timing belt idler pulley
Timing marks
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PTO idler pulley
Figure 8.20
Figure 8.21
Figure 8.22
6. Work the belt off of the pulleys.
NOTE: The PTO idler pulley and the timing belt idler pulley
can be moved apart, making clearance to remove
the timing belt. See Figure 8.20.
7. To install the timing belt turn the blades 90
See Figure 8.21.
NOTE: Failure to time the blades will result in the blades
hitting each other.
NOTE: The timing marks will line up with the blades and
should be 90 o apart. See Figure 8.22.
NOTE: The timing marks on the blade pulleys have been
shown in white for clarity.
8. Install the timing belt by following steps 1 through 6 in
reverse order.
9. Test run the tractor in a safe area before returning it
to service.
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