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figure 5.3a
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5.3 Replacing the Drive Belt (if equipped), continued;
Review the safety section of this manual before attempt-
ing these procedures.
If the shaft doesn't pull out easily, lubricate the
shaft generously where the shaft goes through
the bearings. If the shaft still doesn't come out,
the final solution is to cut the shaft in half.
Once the shaft is out, remove the front bearing
from the shaft by using steps 5 and 6.
Removing the Drive Bearings, continued:
8.
9.
Make sure the shaft is clean and remove any
burrs.
Bolt up the rear bearing (closest to the engine) to
the frame.
Bolt the front bearing to the bearing plate
Bolt the bearing plate (fig. 5.3b) up to the blower
housing and bearing frame.
Slide the shaft through the front bearing, making
sure the front locking collar is slid on to the shaft.
Once the shaft is through the front bearing, install
the pulley onto the shaft, but don't tighten it until
the bearings have been installed and your sure
the the two pulleys are lined up correctly.
Slide the shaft through the rear bearing (closest to
the engine). Make sure the front locking collar is
put on before the bearing.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Installing the Drive Bearings:
figure 5.3b
Collar (Item# 8)
Bearing Plate