MTD "A" Series Professional Shop Manual page 15

Belt
Figure 2.8
7 screws
Figure 2.9
2 screws
Figure 2.10
7. Slip the belt over the crank shaft. See Figure 2.8.
8. Remove the seven screws that hold the transmission
cover to the mower. See Figure 2.9.
9. Remove both front wheels.
10. Remove the two screws on each side that holds the
belt cover to the front sub frame. See Figure 2.10.
11. Remove the transmission cover.
Blade and Belt
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