MTD LT-5 Service Manual page 14

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8.6. Raise the middle sheave of the variable speed
pulley to allow raising the lower drive belt around
the belt guard. See Figure 33.
Lower Belt
Figure 33
8.7. Using a 5/8" socket on an impact gun, remove
the bolt securing the engine pulley to the engine
crankshaft.
Variable Speed Pulley
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8.8. Carefully lower the pulley from the crankshaft
and remove the belt from around the engine pul-
ley. See Figure 34.
NOTE: There is a spacer between the pulley
and the engine. The larger flange side should
face up during assembly. See Figure 35.
Flange Spacer
8.9. Replace the lower drive belt in the reverse order
of disassembly.
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Spacer
Engine Pulley
Figure 34
Engine Pulley
Hex Bolt and Washer
Figure 35