Maintenance Instructions
Engine PTO Drive Belt (3 Groove Power Band)
1.
To remove the engine PTO drive belt:
a.
Remove the jackshaft drive belt as de
scribed in next section.
b.
Loosen the brake band adjustment nut to
allow the clutch idler pulley to drop down
against the frame. This provides maximum
looseness of the belt to assist removal.
c.
Remove the PTO drive belt by "walking" the
belt off of the engine and PTO pulleys one
groove at a time until the belt is completely
removed.
Blade Clutch Lever in the
DOWN (Disengage) Position
for PTO Belt Removal
2.
3.
Engine
PTO Belt
Clutch
Linkage
Brake
Band
PTO Drive
Pulley
Engine PTO Drive Belt Removal
REPLACING/REPAIRING
Install the PTO drive belt by reversing the re
moval procedure.
Refer to ADJUSTMENTS of Blade Clutch
(PTO) in this section to check and make the fol
lowing adjustments:
a.
Clutch disengagement (brake band adjust
ment) and brake action
b.
Clutch engagement for proper belt tension
Clutch Idler Pulley
(Loosen Brake Band to
Allow Pulley to Drop
Down and Relax Belt)
PTO Belt
Tightener Arm
Engine
Pulley
77