Model 988171
Figure 43
Models 988172, 988173, 988174
Figure 44
7. Reinstall belt covers and secure with wing
knobs.
8. Reinstall access cover and secure with
wing knobs.
REPLACE TRANSAXLE DRIVE
BELT
Remove Transaxle Drive Belt
1. Remove PTO belt from clutch. See
Remove PTO Belt on page 28.
CAUTION: Use care when
releasing idler spring tension.
Keep body parts away from
idlers when performing this
operation.
2. Remove wing knobs retaining access
cover and remove cover. See Figure 38.
3. Remove hardware retaining clutch stop
bracket and J-clamp and remove bracket.
See Figure 45.
4. Under unit, slowly remove spring hook
from anchor bolt to release transaxle idler
belt tension. See Figure 46 and
Figure 47.
3
1. Transaxle Idler
2. Spring
3. Anchor Bolt
EN - 30
Figure 45
Model 988171
2
Figure 46
1