Craftsman 247.762461 Operator's Manual page 13

Belt Replacement
NOTE: To aid in reassembly, note the orientation of the drive belt on the two idler
pulleys and the engine flywheel pulley prior to performing the following steps.
Refer to Figure 15.
The edger drive belt is subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of
cracking, shredding or rotting are present. To replace the belt, proceed as follows:
1. Working in front of the edger, loosen the flange lock nut on top of frame,
allowing the idler pulley assembly to pivot slightly out from the frame. See
Figure 15.
2. With your other hand, carefully reach under the rear of the edger and remove
the belt from around the engine flywheel pulley. See Figure 15.
3. Remove the spindle sheaves belt guard by removing the two self-tapping
screws which secure it to the blade plate assembly. See Figure 16.
4. Carefully remove the belt from off of the pulleys, again making sure to note
the orientation of the belt. Discard the belt. See Figure 16.
5. Working from the front of the edger, place the belt onto the spindle sheaves,
route it back onto the top and bottom idler pulleys, and then place it onto
the engine flywheel pulley.
NOTE: Make certain that the "V" side of the belt is seated into the top pulley
and the flat side of the belt is seated into the bottom pulley. See Figure 16.
6. Reinstall the spindle sheaves belt guard with the self tapping screws
removed earlier.
7. Make certain that the drive belt is on the engine flywheel pulley and idler
pulleys, and retighten the flange lock nut on the top of the frame.
NOTE: Make certain that the drive belt is seated correctly and that it is riding
smoothly on the spindle sheaves and is not pinched between them. Repeat
the first three steps if the belt is pinched.
Never operate the edger without the spindle sheaves belt guard in place.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Engine
Flywheel
Pulley
Belt Guard
Top Pulley
Engine Flywheel Pulley
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Flange Lock
Idler Pulley
Assembly
Figure 15
Spindle Sheave
Bottom Pulley
Figure 16
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