Craftsman 486.252445 Owner's Manual page 10

WARNING: S hutoff(disengage) theTine
Clutch Lever, t heTillerEngine andtheTractor
Engine before making anyrepairs.
TO REPLACE V-BELT
Replace V-belt if it has been damaged considerably from
slipping under heavy loads or if it show cracks or frayed
edges. Refer to figures 11 and 12.
IMPORTANT: Do not move or remove the belt guide.
If the position of the belt guide is accidentally altered,
return it to the correct setting (6-1/2" above the tine shield
support plate).
* Remove the screw from the top of the belt guard.
* Remove the hex nut from the rear of the guard.
* Remove the belt guard to allow access to drive belt.
* Disengage tine clutch lever and remove belt.
* Reverse above procedures for installation of new belt.
BELT GUIDE
CLUTCHING
TRANSMiSSiON PULLEY ENGINE
PULLEY PULLEY
BELT ROUTING
TINE SHIELD
SUPPORT
PLATE
FIGURE 12
BELT GUIDE
DRIVE BELT
SCREW "_-_
BELT GUARD
TINE SHIELD SUPPORT PLATE
FIGURE 11
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