Transmission Drive Belt Replacement - Ferris FW35 Series Operator's Manual

the measurement as indicated in the chart. If the
measurement does not equal the measurement as indicated
in the chart, perform the Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler
Tensioner Spring Length procedure.
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Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring
Length
1. Loosen the jam nut (C, Figure 40) on the eye bolt (D).
2. Turn the adjustment nut (E) until the measurement as
indicated in the chart is achieved.
3. Re-tighten the jam nut.
4. Re-install the mower deck guards.
5. Run the mower under no-load condition for about five (5)
minutes to break in the new belt.

Transmission Drive Belt Replacement

1. Park the unit on a flat level surface such as a concrete floor.
Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the
ignition switch to OFF, and remove the key.
2. Remove the mower deck drive belt. See Mower Deck Drive
Belt Replacement .
3. Loosen and remove the hardware (A, Figure 41) that
secures both transmission fan guards (B) from the engine
deck. Remove the transmission fan guards from the unit.
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4. Cut the wire tie that secures the PTO clutch wire harness
away from the PTO clutch (C).
5. Unplug the PTO clutch wire harness from the PTO clutch.
6. Loosen and remove the hardware (D) that secures the PTO
clutch mounting tab (E) to the engine deck. Remove the
PTO clutch mounting tab from the engine deck.
7. Loosen the jam nut (A, Figure 42) on the spring anchor eye
bolt (B).
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Figures 42 and 43 depict the underside of the engine deck as viewed
by looking up towards it. The arrow (K, Figure 42) indicates the front
of the machine.
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