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FIGURE 17.
4. S wing the belt guard forward towards the
front of the tractor. See figure 18.
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WARNING
Observe the way the belt is twisted.
If the new belt is installed back¬
wards, the tractor will run back¬
wards.
5. Using a bar or large screwdriver, pry the pulley
assembly towards the front of the tractor and
unhook the belt from the pulley. See figure 19.
6 . Install the new belt by hooking it over the
engine pulley and twisting the beit to the left
as you attach it to the pulley.
7. Test the operation of the tractor to assure the
belt has been installed correctly.
FIGURE 19.
Removing the Rear (Clutch) Belt
1. If a cutting deck is attached to your tractor,
remove it. Remove the battery.
2. Raise and block the front wheels of the tractor
so you can work under it.
3. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the
parking brake.
4. Remove the two belt guard pins on the pulley
assembly. See figure 20.
FIGURE 18.
FIGURE 20.
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