Maintenance Instructions
D21d
Replacing and Repairing
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Engine PTO Drive Belt (3 Groove Power Band)
1. To remove the engine PTO drive belt:
a.
Remove the jackshaft drive belt as de-
scribed in next section.
b. Loosen the brake band adjustment nut to
allow the clutch idler pulley to drop down
against the frame. This provides maxi-
mum looseness of the belt to assist re-
moval.
c.
Remove the PTO drive belt by “walking”
the belt off of the engine and PTO pulleys
one groove at a time until the belt is com-
pletely removed.
2. Install the PTO drive belt by reversing the
removal procedure.
3.
Refer to
Blade Clutch (PTO) on page 91
to
check and make the following adjustments:
a.
Clutch disengagement (brake band adjust-
ment) and brake action.
b. Clutch engagement for proper belt tension.
Engine PTO Drive Belt Removal
Blade Clutch Lever in the
DOWN (Disengage) Position
for PTO Belt Removal
Brake
Band
Engine
Pulley
Clutch Idler Pulley
(Loosen Brake Band to
Allow Pulley to Drop
Down and Relax Belt)
Engine
PTO Belt
Clutch
Linkage
PTO Drive
Pulley
PTO Belt
Tightener Arm