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MTD 131-498A Owner's Manual page 18

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FIGURE 37.
3. Remove the belt keeper and large bolt from
the engine pulley. See figure 34.
4. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley.
5. Place the lift lever in the engaged position.
6. Unhook the tension springs. See figure 35.
7. Remove the six cotter pins holding the deck
to the links.
8. Lift off the deck and set it aside.
9. Remove the engine belt guard by removing
the two front engine mounting bolts. See
figure 36.
10. Remove the wire belt keeper on frame. See
figure 36.
11. Slide belt off the V-idler and remove.
12. Unhook the belt from the engine pulley. See
figure 37.
13. Replace the belt and reassemble in reverse
order.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove plastic from be¬
neath gasoline cap.
9. Remove and replace the deck belt. Reassem¬
ble in reverse order.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove plastic from be¬
neath gasoline cap.
FIGURE 35.
Removing the Transmission Belt
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 on Preparing for Belt
Removal.
2. Place the lift lever in the disengaged position.
FIGURE 36.
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