Belt Removal - MTD 660 Series Operator's Manual

TIRES
Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 10 p.s.i. Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained on all tires.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is
clean and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire and rim
generously. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.L to seat
beads.
,_ WARNING:
Excessive pressure (over
30 p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause
tire/rim assembly to burst with force
sufficient to cause serious injury.
BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
,_ WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground it against the engine.
Block the wheels of the unit.
NOTE:
Figures 24, 28 and 29 are shown with the
unit tipped up for clarity. It is not necessary to tip the
unit to remove the belts.
However, if tipping the unit is desired, remove the
battery from the unit. To prevent gasoline leakage,
drain the gasoline, or remove the fuel tank cap,
place a thin piece of plastic over the neck of the fuel
tank and screw on the cap. Be certain to remove the
plastic when finished changing the belts. Block unit
securely.
DECK BELT (38" and 42" DECKS)
1, Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way
forward) position.
2. Disconnect the spring which is attached to a
bracket on the transaxle, inside the right rear
wheel. Use a spring puller or other suitable tool.
NOTE:
When reassembling, make certain belt
keeper pins are assembled in the same locations
from which they were removed. See Figure 24.
3. Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP
position.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Remove the belt keeper pins from the lower
frame. See Figure 24.
Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley.
Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way
forward) position.
Disconnect the stabilizer plate from the stabilizer
shaft assembly by removing the hairpin clips and
flat washers and sliding out the rod. Refer to
Figure 16.
Belt Keeper Pins
Figure 24
8. Disconnect the six deck links by removing the
hairpin clips and flat washers.
9. Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP
position.
10. Slide the deck from beneath the lawn tractor.
11. Remove the belt guards at each deck pulley by
removing the self-tapping screws. See Figure
25.
Self-Tapping Stabilizer Belt
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Screws ._" Plate Guard
Belt Guard
Figure 25
12. Remove and replace the belt, reassemble
following the instructions in reverse order.
DECK BELTS (46" DECK)
1. Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way
forward) position.
2. Disconnect the spring which is attached to a
bracket on the transaxle, inside the right rear
wheel. Use a spring puller or other suitable tool.
NOTE:
When reassembling, make certain belt
keeper pins are assembled in the same locations
from which they were removed. See Figure 24.
3. Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP
position.
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