Replacing The Drive Belt - Craftsman 247.889330 Operator's Manual

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RePLACinG beLTS
WARninG
Before performing any type of maintenance on the machine, wait for
all parts to stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property
damage.
WARninG
Avoid the possibility of a pinching injury. Do not place your fingers
between belts and pulleys.
The mower uses three belts: 1) drive belt, 2) deck engagement belt,
3) blade timing belt. Before replacing a belt, observe how the belt
is routed around the pulleys and brackets to help when installing a
replacement.
IMPORTANT: The belts on the mower are specially designed to
engage and disengage safely. For a proper working machine, use
factory approved belts.

Replacing the drive belt

1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect
spark plug wire.
2. Release all mower controls.
3. Remove belt cover as instructed earlier in this section.
4. Loosen belt keeper (A). The belt keeper is attached to the
underside of the mower frame, Figure 22.
5. Loosen the idler pulley (B) by loosening bolt and nut, Figure 22.
6. Remove belt (C) from around pulleys, Figure 22.
7. Route new belt around the pulleys making sure to tighten nuts,
bolts, and belt keeper.
8. Replace the belt cover.
Figure 22
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C
B
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Replacing the deck engagement belt
1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect
spark plug wire.
2. Release all mower controls.
3. Remove belt cover as instructed earlier in this section.
4. Loosen the bolt and nut holding belt keeper rod to frame,
Figure 23.
5. Loosen idler pulley (A) by loosening the nut and bolt, Figure 24.
6. Loosen idler pulley (B) by loosening nut, Figure 24.
7. Remove belt (C) from around pulleys, Figure 24.
8. Route new belt around the pulleys making sure to tighten nuts,
bolts, and belt keeper.
9. Replace the belt cover.
Figure 23
C
B
Figure 24
A