C.
Clean any debris from inside the belt
compartment and from around the
compression spring (
).
D.
Ensure that the compression spring is
applying the proper tension on the belt.
E.
Tighten the bearing housing mounting nut.
F.
Install the belt cover.
Visually Inspecting the Reel
Clutch
Remove the rubber plug (
) from the hole in
the front of the transmission to visually inspect the
reel clutch when making adjustments.
Important:
Replace the plug when finished to
prevent water and debris from contaminating the
clutch.
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Figure 45
1.
Rubber-hole plug
2.
Engage/disengage shaft
Engaging/Disengaging
the Transmission-Belt
Tensioner
The transmission belt is tensioned by a spring-loaded
idler pulley. If you must engage or disengage the
belt tension, use a 3/8-inch wrench to rotate the
engage/disengage shaft (
) to the desired
position. Rotating the shaft 1/4-turn (90°) clockwise
disengages the idler from the belt (
Note:
You must disengage the belt tension before
removing the transmission cover
Note:
The transmission belt is properly tensioned
when the alignment marks on the transmission cover
and the engagement shaft are aligned.
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Figure 46
1.
E
NGAGED
2.
D
ISENGAGED
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