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7. Remove two hex bolts, nuts and lock washers from
the engine pulley belt guard at rider frame to allow
the engine pulley belt guard to drop down out of
the way. See figure 35.
10. U pon reassembly of idler pulley, be certain the hub
side of idler goes against the idler bracket. See
figure 38.
FIGURE 35.
8. Remove the idler pulley by removing the hex lock
nut. See figure 36.
FIGURE 38.
FIGURE 36.
9. Remove and replace the “V”-belt. See figure 37.
FIGURE 37.
11. W hen sliding the idler pulley on the idler bracket,
be certain the belt is between the pulley and guide
pin. See figure 39.
FIGURE 39.
12. R everse the above steps (paying close attention
to steps 10 and 11) when reassembling the new
belts.
■ ^NOTE
Be certain all belts are inside belt
guards and keepers. Also, be sure to
reassemble the safety wire at the deck
chute.
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