Replace Transaxle Drive Belt - Ariens 991314 Operator's Manual

Figure 43
IMPORTANT: Make sure belt has tension and
is aligned in all pulleys. See Figure 44.
Figure 44
5. Reinstall belt covers and secure with
original hardware.
REPLACE TRANSAXLE DRIVE
BELT
Remove Transaxle Drive Belt
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 18.
2. Remove PTO belt from clutch. See
Remove PTO Belt on page 28.
CAUTION: Use care when re-
leasing idler spring tension. Keep
body parts away from idlers
when performing this operation.
3. Under unit, slowly remove spring hook
from anchor bolt to release transaxle idler
tension. See Figure 45.
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2
1. Spring
2. Anchor Bolt
3. Transaxle Idler
4. Transaxle Drive Belt
See Figure 46.
4. Remove hardware securing clutch stop
bracket to frame and remove bracket.
NOTICE: DO NOT cut cable tie.
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3
Figure 45
Figure 46