Traction Drive Belt Tensioning System Removal/ Inspection/Installation-K51 - Sabre 1338 Gear Technical Manual

HYDROSTATIC POWER TRAIN
TRACTION DRIVE BELT
TENSIONING SYSTEM REMOVAL/
INSPECTION/INSTALLATION—K51
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—K51" on page 37)
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.
C
20 N•m (168 lb-in.)
D
34 N•m (25 lb-ft.)
A
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CAUTION
F
E
G
C
D
B
N
A. Transaxle Drive Sheave
B. Spacer
C. Cap Screw
D. Cap Screw (M8x20)
E. Bushing
F. Bellcrank
G. Bolt (M8x45)
H. Bolt (M8x45)
I. Tensioning Spring
J. Engine Pulley
K. Lock Washer
L. Cap Screw
M. Drive Belt
N. Flange Nuts (M8)
H
I
N
NOTE: To remove transaxle, drive sheave and fan
assembly (A) transaxle must be lowered or
completely removed from tractor.
REPAIR
J
M
K
L
2/12/97