EHHNK5 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (05/03/21) — PAGE 39
MAINTENANCE (TROWEL)
3. Remove and retain the three screws that connect the
left-side CV joint assembly to the left-side gearbox
Figure 33. Drive Belt Removal
4. Remove and retain the three screws that connect the
left-side CV joint assembly to the lower drive pulley
coupler (Figure 33). Slide the CV joint away from the
couplers to disconnect.
5. Cut and remove the existing drive belt. Ensure all belt
remnants are removed from the pulleys (Figure 33).
GEARBOX
COUPLER
LEFT-SIDE
CV JOINT
ASSEMBLY
LOWER
DRIVE
PULLEY
COUPLER
DRIVE
BELT
(CUT)
CLUTCH/
UPPER
DRIVE
PULLEY
SHORTER
SCREWS (3)
LONGER
SCREWS (3)
LEFT-SIDE
GEARBOX
NOTICE
The screws securing the CV joint to the lower drive
pulley coupler are shorter than those securing the
CV joint to the gearbox coupler. Remember screw
orientation for reassembly.
Drive Belt Installation
1. Place a new drive belt over the lower pulley (Figure 34).
Figure 34. Drive Belt Installation (Lower Pulley)
2. Squeeze the drive belt and pull upward and toward the
rear of the trowel (Figure 34). This will spread apart the
faces of the lower drive pulley.
3. Place the free end of the drive belt over the clutch, and
into the upper pulley groove (Figure 35).
Figure 35. Drive Belt Installation (Upper Pulley)
DRIVE BELT
LOWER
PULLEY
MOVING
FACE
FIXED
FACE
SQUEEZE AND
PULL UPWARDS
AND TOWARDS
REAR OF TROWEL
CLUTCH
UPPER
PULLEY
DRIVE BELT