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10.
Rotate the idler pulley over the access hole on
the transmission by using a socket wrench to
turn the idler-pulley nut.
1. Socket wrench
2. Idler-pulley nut
11.
While you are holding the idler pulley over
the access hole on the transmission, insert a
screwdriver through the access hole to catch a
rib on the idler pulley.
1. Screwdriver through
access hole
2. Access hole
Figure 48
3. Access hole
4. Screwdriver
Figure 49
3. Idler pulley
4. Transmission belt
12.
Use the screwdriver to hold the idler pulley out
of the way until you are done installing the new
transmission belt.
13.
Remove the hex-head bolt and carriage bolt that
are holding the transmission bracket onto the
frame
(Figure
1. Transmission bracket
2. Carriage bolt
14.
Allow the transmission to swing down.
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Note:
If the traction cable is pulled too tight,
damage may occur. Ensure that the traction
cable is not pulled tight.
15.
Remove the transmission belt.
Installing the Transmission Belt
1.
While the idler pulley is pulled out of the way,
install the new transmission belt.
2.
Use the hex-head bolt and carriage bolt,
removed in Step
Transmission Belt (page 31)
transmission bracket onto the frame.
3.
Remove the screwdriver from the access hole in
the transmission to return the idler pulley to its
tensioned position.
4.
Use the rear-viewing window, located under the
rear-discharge deflector, to ensure that the new
transmission belt is positioned correctly.
5.
Install the trailing shield using the 2
trailing-shield bolts removed in Step
Removing the Transmission Belt (page
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6.
Install the rear-viewing window, located
under the rear-discharge deflector, using the
corresponding bolt removed in
the Transmission Belt (page
32
50).
Figure 50
3. Hex-head bolt
13
of
Removing the
to secure the
8
of
Removing
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