BEFCO CYCLONE - Belts Replacement Guide

4.05 - Belts Replacement
If the belts have stretched or damaged to the point where the proper tension cannot be
obtained they must be changed.
To replace the belts (see #4 & 8, fig. 18) do the following:
1. Remove belt shield. Clean foreign material from the mower deck and belt area.
2. Loosen the four engine nuts.
3. Loosen the belt tensioner bolt.
4. Loosen rear nuts holding central plate (do not remove them).
5. Remove front nuts holding central plate.
6. Release spring tensioner to loosen secondary belt.
7. Lift the front of the central plate and remove old belts.
8. Replace both belts.
9. Lower central plate. Replace front nuts. Tighten front and rear nuts holding down
central plate. Tighten four engine bolts. Tighten belt tensioner bolt.
10.Replace spring tensioner.
11.Check both belts for proper tension.
12.Reinstall the belt shields.
MAINTENANCE 28 BEFCO
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YCLONE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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4
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Fig. 18
1. centrifugal clutch
2. central pulley
3. side pulleys
4. secondary belt
5. belt tensioner
6. hitch plate
7. spring
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8. main belt
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