Drive Belt Replacement - Simplicity Sovereign 1692143 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Tie the ciutch-brake pedal down in the disengaged
position.
2. Raise the tractor seat deck.
3. Remove the capscrew (C, figure 20) and remove the belt
guard assembly (B).
4. Remove the two capscrews (D) and the taptite screw (E)
to remove the fan guard assembly.
5. Remove the old belt and install the new one. Make sure
the belt is in all pulley grooves and is not twisted.
6. Reinstall the fan guard with the capscrews (D) and the
taptite screw (E).
7. Release the clutch-brake pedal and check to be sure belt
is still seated in all pulleys.
8. Reinstall the belt guard (B) so the bracket on the back
side almost touches the pulley hub. Hold the guard in
place and tighten the capscrew (B).
9. Check and adjust the tractor clutch according to the
instructions in the Adjustment section.
10. Lower and latch the seat deck when finished.
A. Belt
B. Belt Guard
C. Capscrew
D. Fan Guard Capscrews
E. Taptite Screw
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