MTD WHITE GT-185 - Drive Belt Replacement; Off-Season Storage; Storage Preparation Steps

DRIVE BELT (See figure 26)
1. Depress the clutch pedal and set parking brake.
2. Remove the deck from the tractor by following
“Attaching the Deck” instructions in the Assembly
section in reverse order.
3. Raise and block the front wheels of the tractor so
you can work under it.
4. Remove the four self-tapping screws which hold
the belt keeper assembly to the frame at the
engine pulley. Push the belt keeper assembly
forward, out of the way. See figure 26.
5. Loosen the hex bolt which acts as a belt keeper by
the front idler pulley.
6. Loosen the rear idler pulley. Remove the belt from
around both idler pulleys.
7. Unplug the electric PTO.
8. Roll belt up off engine pulley, onto the pulley hub
to obtain slack in the belt.
9. Remove belt from the transmission pulley, lifting
the belt up over the fan on top of the pulley.
10. R emove belt from the engine pulley.
Reassemble using a new belt, following instructions in
reverse order.
Belt Keeper
Assembly
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer
than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.
1. Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
2. Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entire
machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces.
3. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions. The engine must be
completely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits
from forming on essential carburetor parts, fuel
lines and fuel tanks.
4. Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of
its charge each day when the unit is not used.
NEVER store battery without a full charge.
Recharge battery before returning to service or
every two months, whichever occurs first.
5. When storing unit for extended periods, dis¬
connect battery cables. Removing battery from
unit is recommended.
6. Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
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