Traction Drive Belt Tensioning System Removal/ Inspection/Installation-K55 - Sabre 1338 Gear Technical Manual

REPAIR
TRACTION DRIVE BELT
TENSIONING SYSTEM REMOVAL/
INSPECTION/INSTALLATION—K55
1. Remove mower deck.
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Bellcrank tensioning spring is under high tension.
Wear safety glasses and gloves when removing
or installing spring from frame.
2. Remove Traction Drive Belt (See "TRACTION
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL—K55" on page 36)
3. Thread one end of a three foot long piece of starter
rope under the front hook of bellcrank tension
spring (J). Pull rope half way through spring until
ends meet, and wrap ends around a bar several
times to make a temporary handle. Pull handle until
spring hook is free from frame, and release tension
from spring. Tension is now off traction drive
system and it may be worked on safely.
4. Use this drawing for complete repair of system.
2/12/97
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CAUTION
34 N•m (25 lb-ft.)
F
E
D
20 N•m
C
(168 lb-in.)
B
A
HYDROSTATIC POWER TRAIN
A. Transaxle drive sheave
B. Washer
C. Cap screw (M6x25)
D. Adjustable idler weldment bracket
E. Carriage bolt (M8x35)
F. Cap screw (M8x20)
G. Bushing
H. Bellcrank
I. Carriage bolt (M8x45)
J. Tensioning spring
K. Adjustable idler
L. Crankshaft drive sheave
M. Drive belt
N. Bellcrank idler
O. Flange nuts (M8)
I
H
G
K
O
NOTE: To remove Transaxle drive sheave and
fan assembly (A) transaxle must be
lowered or completely removed from
tractor.
J
M
N
L
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