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PTO Belt Replacement
1. Park power unit on a level surface.
2. Shut off engine and engage park brake.
3. Remove ignition key from switch and allow en-
gine to cool.
4. Remove shields B, C, and D as shown in the
Inspection of Belts section. Also remove shield
(F) as shown in fi gure below.
5.
F
F
Disconnect the PTO clutch wire (N).
6.
N
N
Remove the PTO stationary arm (O).
O
O
7. Release the tension from the PTO belt by un-
latching the two extension arms of the torsion
spring that is a part of the PTO idler pulley as-
sembly. This is located behind the right front tire
(see fi gure below).
8.
Avoid Personal Injury!
Spring may be under high tension. Use
caution when releasing spring as pinching
may occur.
Slip the belt off the front double idler pulley, and
then remove the belt from the PTO clutch.
9. Install the new belt following the removal steps
in reverse order. Be certain that the PTO sta-
tionary arm is bolted securely to the frame, and
that the arm is through the proper mounting
hole of the clutch.
Transaxle Drive Belt Replacement
Note: it is recommended to change both transaxle
drive belts at once. The transaxle belts will experi-
ence similar wear, and many of the same steps
apply to changing both of the belts.
1. Park power unit on a level surface.
2. Shut off engine and engage park brake.
3. Remove ignition key from switch and allow en-
gine to cool.
4. Remove shields A, B, C, & D as shown in the
Inspection of Belts section.
5. Remove the PTO belt from the clutch. It is
not necessary to completely remove the PTO
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