Belt Removal - Peerless (Gear Drive) Models - Simplicity Regent Hydro-Gear 0650 Series Service And Repair Manual

5 Belt Replacement
Drive Belt Replacement - Peerless Models
C
E
Figure 10. Disconnect Drag Link
A. Drag Link
B. Capscrew, Washer, and Nut
C. Steering Arm
D. Idler Assembly Pulleys
E. Idler Pulley Capscrew & Belt Guide

Belt Removal - Peerless (Gear Drive) Models

1. Park the tractor on a level surface. Disengage the
PTO, turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
Remove the key.
2. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. See
MOWER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION, Section 6.
3. Elevate the front of the tractor (see ELEVATING THE
FRONT END FOR SAFE SERVICE, Section 6).
4. Engage the parking brake to slacken the belt.
5. Loosen the idler pulley capscrew and belt guide (E,
Figure 10). Remove the drive belt from the idler
assembly pulleys.
6. Remove the belt from the transmission input pulley
(B, Figure 11) and rear idler pulley (C).
7. Disconnect the upper shift link (A, Figure 12) from the
bell crank (B).
8. Disconnect the steering arm (C, Figure 10) from the
drag link (A).
A
B
D
Figure 11. Idler and Transmission Input Pulleys
A. Drive Belt
B. Transmission Input Pulley
C. Rear Idler Pulley
Figure 12. Peerless Shift Linkage
A. Upper Shift Link
B. Bell Crank Assembly
5 - 6
A
A
B
C
B