SERVICE
Service - 51
6. Remove the SDLA access cover.
7. Remove the tunnel access cover.
8. Disconnect the PTO clutch wire (A) and pull the
plug out of the front frame.
9.
A
B
Remove the two rubber bumpers (B) from the
front frame (one on each side of the PTO clutch).
C
10.
CAUTION
Spring may be under high tension. Use caution
when releasing spring, to prevent pinching fingers.
Release both
arms of the
PTO belt spring
tensioner (C)
located to the
inside of the right
front tire.
11. Remove the belt
from the front
double idler pul-
ley, the PTO clutch, and the idler pulleys.
12. Install the new belt onto the PTO clutch, the idler
pulleys, and then the front double idler pulley.
Engage the PTO belt spring tensioner.
13. Check to ensure the belt is properly seated in
the pulleys.
14. Install the 2) rubber bumpers onto the front frame.
15. Route the PTO clutch wire through the front
frame openings and connect to the wire harness.
16. Install the tunnel access cover.
17. Install the SDLA access cover.
18. Install the left and right center pivot guards.
19. Install both center pivot canvas pieces.
Transaxle Drive Belt Replacement
Note: It is recommended that both the front and rear
transaxle drive belts be changed at the same time.
The transaxle belts will experience similar wear, and
the same steps apply to changing both belts.
1. Park the power unit on a level surface.
2.
Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
allow the engine to cool.
4. Follow the steps in the PTO Belt Replacement
section to remove the PTO belt from the PTO
clutch. Note: it is not necessary to completely
remove the PTO belt from the power unit.
5.
CAUTION
Spring may be under high tension. Use caution
when releasing spring, to prevent pinching fingers.
Locate the idler pulley assembly that tensions
each transaxle drive belt and carefully unhook
the spring arm from the power unit.
6. Remove both the front and rear transaxle drive
belts from the power unit.
7. Install the rear transaxle drive belt, making sure
the belt is properly seated in the both the trans-
axle and center pulleys, and engage the belt
spring tensioner.
8. Install the front transaxle drive belt, making sure
the belt is properly seated in the both the trans-
axle and center pulleys, and engage the belt
spring tensioner.
9. Follow the steps in the PTO Belt Replacement
section to install the PTO belt onto the PTO clutch.