MTD 138-320-000 Owner's Manual page 18

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H^NOTE
When changing the rear drive belt, a
spring puller or other suitable tool is
required to remove an extension sprinc.
A spring puller (part number 732-057")
is available to assist in removal cf
this spring.
NOTE
Figures 20, 24 and 25 are shown wit l
the unit tipped up for clarity. It is net
necessary to tip the unit to remove th ?
belts.
Removing the Deck Belt
1. Place the lift lever in the disengaged position.
2. Remove the three hex bolts (belt keepers) 1 rom the
engine pulley belt guard. See figure 20.
Engine He)
FIGURE 20.
NOTE
Make certain hex bolts are reassem¬
bled as shown in figure 20.
3. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley.
4. Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way for¬
ward) position.
5. Disconnect the spring from the left rear deck
bracket. See figure 21.
6. Disconnect the top of the four deck links by remov¬
ing the hairpin clips and flat washers.
7. Slide the threaded rod out of the tubing. Se
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figure
21. Slide the deck from beneath the lawn tractor.
Disconnect
Deck Links
8. Remove the belt guards at each deck pulley by
removing the hex bolts, lock washers and hex nuts.
See figure 22.
9. Remove and replace the belt, following the instruc¬
tions in reverse order.
Removing the Rear Drive Belt (Refer to figure 24)
1. Remove the cutting deck, following steps 1 through
7 of "Removing the Deck Belt" instructions.
2. Start the engine. Place shift lever in neutral. Place
speed control lever in high speed position and turn
engine off. Do not set parking brake.
3. Disconnect the large spring from the transmission
support bracket, using a spring puller or other
suitable tool. An access hole is provided in the rear
of the frame for this purpose. See figure 23.
■^NOTE
A spring puller (part number 732-0571) is
available to assist in removal of this
spring.
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