MASSEY FERGUSON 2800 Series - Belt Replacement; Tractor Drive Belt Replacement; Mower Belt Replacement

Belt Replacement
^CAUTION
To avoid damaging belts, do not pry belts over
pulleys. _
TRACTOR DRIVE BELT
See Figure 27.
1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, turn off the
engine and lock the parking brake. Remove the key.
2. Tie the clutch/brake pedal down in the disengaged
position.
3. Raise the tractor seat deck. Remove the capscrew
(C) and belt guard assembly (B).
4. Remove the two capscrews (D) and the taptite screw
(E) in order to remove the fan guard assembly.
5. Remove the old belt and install the new one. Make
sure the belt is in all pulley grooves and is not twist¬
ed.
6. Reinstall the fan guard with the capscrews (D) and
the taptite screw (E).
7. Release the clutch/brake pedal and check to be sure
belt is still seated in all pulleys.
8. Reinstall the belt guard (B) so the bracket on the
back side almost touches the pulley hub. Hold the
guard in place and tighten the capscrew (B).
9. Check and adjust the tractor clutch according to the
instructions in the Adjustment section.
10. Lower and latch the seat deck when finished.
MOWER BELT
See Figure 28.
1. Set the parking brake, disengage the PTO, turn off
engine and remove the key.
2. Remove mower from the tractor.
3. Lift the bail assembly (D) slightly to provide access
for cover removal. Then lift the inner edge of the
right-hand cover up over the lift anchor (F) and slide it
out.
4. Clean the interior of the mower housing.
5. The idler pulley arm pivots at the lift anchor. Make
sure the arm pivots freely. Lubricate the idler pivot fit¬
ting as necessary with a drop of oil. Do not get oil on
the mower belt.
Figure 27. Drive Belt Replacement
A. Belt D. Fan Guard Screws
B. Belt Guard E. Taptite Screw
C. Capscrew
Figure 28. Mower Belt
A. Idler Pulley D. Bail Assembly
B. Mower Belt E. Belt Covers
C. Height Adjusting (Shown Removed)
Lever F. Lift Anchor
6. Unhook the idler spring (B) from the idler (A).
Remove the old belt from the pulleys. Install the new
belt and attach the idler spring (B).
7. Install the belt covers and connect the bail assembly.
When installing the right-hand belt cover, be sure the
belt is positioned in the belt guide which is located on
the bottom of the belt cover.
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