Removing and Replacing the Blade Belt
Tools Needed:
• 5/16 in Socket w/Ratchet
• 9/16 in Wrench
• Gloves
Removing the Belt
1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to closed position (Figure 50).
2. Remove six Bolts securing Gas Tank Plate using a 9/16 in Wrench
(Figure 51).
3. Remove eight bolts securing both Pulley Covers using a 9/16 in Wrench
(Figure 52).
4. Ensure gas tank cap is tight.
5. Carefully lift Gas Tank Plate and position it on the Left side of machine
(Figure 53). Leave enough space to access the Blade Pulley.
6. Remove Service Cap Plug from motor mount plate by popping it out from the
underside (Figure 55).
7. Looking down through the hole where the Cap was removed, remove Lock Nut
from Tensioner Pulley using a 9/16 in Wrench (Figure 56).
8. Remove all three Belt Guides using a 9/16 in wrench. Two Belt Guides are
located next to each Blade Pulley. The other is in front of the center Idler Pulley
(Figure 57).
9. Rotate Blade Pulley Counterclockwise while rolling Blade Belt up and off Blade
Pulley.
Note: It works best to roll Belt off and onto Blade Pulley on the opposite side of
Idler Pulley.
10. With Belt no longer under tension, remove Tensioner Spring off Tensioner
Pulley and swing it out of the way.
11. At the rear of the machine, use a 9/16 in Wrench to remove the three Bolts
securing Belt Cover and set Belt Cover aside (Figure 58).
12. Pull Blade Belt down off Clutch Pulley (Figure 59).
13. Blade Belt should now be completely free and removeable.
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