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A. Move the clutch lever to the Off position; refer to
Controlling the Paddles (page 21).
B. Loosen the nuts and bolts that secure the engine
to the engine deck (Figure 56).
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Figure 56
1. Idler pulley
2. Setscrew
C. Move the engine position as follows:
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Increase the air gap—move the engine
away from the idler pulley (Figure 56).
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Decrease the air gap—move the engine
toward the idler pulley (Figure 56).
D. Align a straightedge across the engine pulley and
the idler pulley (Figure 57).
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Figure 57
1. Engine pulley
2. Idler pulley
3. Reduction case (engine)
4. Belt guide
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3. Nut and bolt
4. Engine deck
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5. Idler shaft
6. Jam nut
7. Setscrew
8. Straightedge
E. If needed, pivot the engine on the engine deck
until the engine pulley and the idler pulley are
aligned to the straightedge (Figure 57).
F. Tighten the nuts and bolts that secure the engine
to the engine deck to a torque of 18 N-m (13
ft-lb).
G. Check the air gap between the engine deck and
the roller on the clutch. If the air gap is not within
the specified range, repeat step 3 until the air gap
measurement is within the specified range.
H. Install the divider plate; refer to Installing the
Divider Plate (page 25).
Replacing the Belts
Service Interval: Every 2 years—Replace the belts.
Removing the Belts
1. Move the clutch lever to the Off position; refer to
Controlling the Paddles (page 21).
2. Remove the divider plate; refer to Removing the
Divider Plate (page 25).
3. Remove the bolt that secures the belt guide to the
engine, and remove the belt guide (Figure 58).
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4. Slip the forward belt forward and off the idler pulley
(Figure 59).
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Figure 58
2. Belt guide
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