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Maintenance
6 3/8”
(16,2 cm)
Figure 52. Hydraulic Drive Belt Replacement
A. Pump Drive Belt
B. Crankshaft Pulley
C. Transaxle Pulley
D. Idler Pulley
E. Idler Arm
F. Spring
G. Spring Anchor Eyebolt
B
D
A
C
F
G
E
C
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement
1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as
a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT
REPLACEMENT for removal instructions).
3. Remove the hardware that secures the clutch
anchor pad to the PTO clutch.
WARNING
STORED ENERGY DEVICE: Improper release
of the belt tension spring can result in
personal injury. Use extreme caution when
removing this spring.
4. Loosen the nut on the spring anchor eyebolt
(G, Figure 52) to release the majority of the belt
tension. Use caution and remove the nut to
completely release the tension.
5. Remove the old belt and replace it with the new
one. Make sure the V-side of the belt runs in the
grooves of the crankshaft pulley and transaxle
pulleys (B & C).
6. Reinstall the spring anchor eyebolt (G) into the
anchor tab and loosely fasten the nut. Adjust the
anchor eyebolt until a measurement of 6-3/8” (16,2
cm) is achieved from spring body. Tighten nut.
7. Reinstall the clutch anchor pad to the PTO clutch
and secure with the hardware previously removed.
8. Reinstall the PTO drive belt.