Ventrac LE3200 - Engine Drive Belt Replacement

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6.
J
J
K
K
If position of the bolt and indicator bracket are
not in-line, then the position of the engine cradle
will need adjusted. To adjust the engine cradle
position, loosen the four engine cradle bolts as
shown at the locations shown below.
Avoid Personal Injury!
Spring may be under high tension. Use
caution when releasing spring as pinching
may occur.
7. With bolts loosened, adjust cradle using long
bolt in the back left corner of the rear frame.
Adjust so that indicator bracket and end of bolt
are in line (K).
8. When in the correct position, torque four engine
cradle mount bolts to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm).
Engine Drive Belt Replacement
1. Park power unit on a level surface.
2. Shut off engine and engage park brake.
3. Remove ignition key from switch and allow en-
gine to cool.
4. Remove shields A, B, and D as shown in the
Inspection of Belts section.
5. Disengage the drive belt tension spring from the
spring mount bracket.
6. With spring tension released, remove the belt
from the engine pulley, idler, and center shaft.
Note: removal from the center shaft pulley may
require twisting the belt to allow passage be-
tween the pulley and frame.
7.
Avoid Personal Injury!
Spring may be under high tension. Use
caution when releasing spring as pinching
may occur.
Install the new belt and engage the drive belt
tension spring (See fi gure below).
8.
When installing a new drive belt, verify idler pul-
ley position as indicated in the Drive Belt Adjust-
ment section of the manual.
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