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4. Disconnect the light extension spring that
returns the bracket and pulley to the relaxed
position when the drive pedal is released.
See Figure 6.50.
5. Remove the nut that holds the ball joint end of
the tensioner pulley control rod to the tensioner
pulley bracket using a 1/2ā wrench.
See Figure 6.51.
6. Note the belt routing, then slip the drive belt off
of the two pulleys on the tensioning bracket.
Figure 6.50
Return spring
Figure 6.51
7. Remove the nut and bolt that hold the belt ten-
sioner pulley bracket to the frame using a pair of
9/16ā wrenches. See Figure 6.52.
8. Maneuver the belt tensioner bracket assembly to
clear the belt, and remove it from the tractor.
See Figure 6.53.
NOTE: The bracket assembly pivots on the bolt
that passes through the fixed, flat-sheave idler
pulley.
Figure 6.52
Figure 6.53