Belt Replacement: Variable Speed Belt Drive - White Outdoor LT-5 Service Manual

700 SERIES LAWN TRACTORS
10.6. Adjust the rod length so that the tab on the latch
just bottoms-out in the notch on the brake pedal
assembly when the pedal is depressed and the
park brake is moved to "ON". See Figure 10.6.
Notch
Tab
Brake pedal
assembly
Figure 10.6
NOTE: The latch may be adjusted by removing
the cotter pin that secures the ferrule on the
adjustable rod to the latch. Thread the ferrule up
or down the length of the rod to adjust its effec-
tive length. Secure the ferrule with a new cotter
pin upon completion of the adjustment.
10.7. At that point, the plunger on the switch should be
pressed-in far enough to securely close the con-
tacts in the switch.
• If the plunger is not pressed far enough: check
that the switch is securely fastened to the dash.
• The tab on the latch that contacts the plunger
may be adjusted slightly by bending.
10.8. If the latch is not working correctly and adjust
ment fails to solve the problem, examine the
latch for binding or interference:
• Some of the clearances between the latch and
the frame are fairly close.
• Component wear, with years of use, may allow
the latch to bind.
• Interference / binding will likely be evidenced by
wear marks in the metal and paint at the point of
contact.
• Replace any visibly worn components, and
adjust the linkage.
10.9. Confirm the correct operation of the tractor's
safety features before returning it to service.
11.
11.1. Because there is inter-play between the two
11.2. Set the parking brake.
11.3. Remove the battery. See Figure 11.3.
Latch assembly
11.4. Remove the battery tray.
11.5. Loosen the large nut holding the transaxle pulley
Input shaft
pulley on
transaxle
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BELT REPLACEMENT: VARIABLE SPEED
BELT DRIVE
NOTE: This section does not apply to tractors
equipped with hydrostatic transaxles.
drive belts in the variable-speed pulley system, it
is good practice to replace both drive belts at the
same time.
Figure 11.3
NOTE: When disconnecting the battery discon-
nect the negative cable first.
on using a 7/16" socket. See Figure 11.5.
Figure 11.5