Drive Belt Removal And Replacement - MTD 130-432E000 Owner's Manual

DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine. Block the
wheels of the unit.
NOTE: When changing the beits, a spring pulier or
other suitable tool is required to remove some of
the springs. A spring puller (part number 732-0571)
is available to assist in removal of springs.
Removing the Deck Belt
NOTE: Figures 19, 22 and 23 are shown with the unit
tipped up for clarity. It is not necessary to tip the unit
to remove the belts.
1. Place the lift lever in the disengaged position.
2. Remove the two hex bolts (belt keepers) from the
engine pulley belt guard. See figure 19.
NOTE: Make certain hex bolts are reassembled as
shown in figure 19.
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 transmis¬
sion support bracket. See figure 20.
6. Disconnect the two front deck links by removing
the hairpin clips and flat washers.
7. Remove the belt guards at each deck pulley by
removing the hex bolts, lock washers and hex nuts.
See figure 21.
8. Remove and replace the belt, following the instruc¬
tions in reverse order.
Hex Bolts Hex Bolts
Lock Lock Washers
Washers Hex Nuts
Removing the Rear Drive Beit (Refer to figure 22)
1. Start the engine. Place shift lever in neutral. Place
speed control lever in high speed position and turn
engine off. Engage lift lever (move ail the way for¬
ward). Do not set parking brake.
2. Disconnect the large spring from the transmission
support bracket, using a spring puller or other
suitable tool.
Variable Loosen
3. Disconnect the idler spring from the bolt on the
right side of the frame and transmission support
bracket.
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