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Note the routing of the drive belt around all
IMPORTANT:
the pulleys and the belt keepers (if present) before
performing the following steps.
1. Locate the fixed v-idler pulley found on the left
underside of the frame. See Figure 15.
2. Grasp the belt on both sides of the pulley and gently
move it toward the left frame rail allowing it to
unseat itself from the fixed v-idler. See Figure 15.
3. Pivot the double-idler bracket forward slightly before
removing the idler extension spring from the stud
and the double-idler bracket itself. Do not discard
the spring.
4. Roll the drive belt out from around both the V-idler
pulley and the flat idler pulley found on the double-
idler bracket.
5. Remove the hex bolt from the center of the engine
pulley and gently lower it off the engine crankshaft.
Be careful not to lose any washers or spacers which
may be on top of the engine pulley.
6. Remove the upper drive belt from around the
engine pulley.
When remounting the engine pulley,
IMPORTANT:
torque the center hex bolt to between 38 and 50 foot-
pounds.
7. Remove the drive belt by feeding it from front to
rear, toward the hydrostatic transmission. See
Figure 15.
8. Continue removing the drive belt by gently lifting it off the transmission pulley and over the cooling fan.
The fins on the cooling fan are only slightly flexible. Be careful not to damage the fan when removing
IMPORTANT:
the drive belt from around the transmission pulley.
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Reroute the new belt around the pulleys and belt keepers, if present, exactly as the old one was routed. Refer
to Figure 15.
Hydrostatic Transmission
The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked nor
can the oil be changed. Always keep area around the transmission cooling fan free of grass and debris at all times.
Off-Season Storage
WARNING:
Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or
pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
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Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed on page 16 before storing for an extended period.
WARNING:
Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine
to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.
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Follow instructions in the Seasonal Storage section of the White Outdoor Engine Operator's Manual for proper
engine care prior to storing your tractor.
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It is not necessary to remove the battery from the tractor for storage. However, clean the top fo the battery and
make sure it has full charge. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before storing the tractor.
NOTE: Recharge the battery before returning it to service after storage. Even if the tractors starts, the engine
charging system may not bring the battery upto a full charge, unless it is recharged.
IMPORTANT
1. Proper removal of the drive belt requires the
removal of several tractor components. Read
through the following procedure prior to
attempting it to determine if you could
successfully complete it. Otherwise, see your
White Outdoor dealer .
2. While installing replacement belts, it is essential to
follow the same routing map as the original.
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