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SERVICE TRANSMISSION
Checking and Replacing Pump Traction Drive Belt
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NOTE: The traction drive belt will not require a tension adjustment.
Belt is self-adjusted using a spring tensioner.
Checking Traction Drive Belt:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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2. Remove two cap screws (A).
3. Remove rear shield (B).
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4. Inspect belt (C) through frame openings (D) for excessive wear,
damage or stretching.
Removing Traction Drive Belt:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Remove mower deck drive belt. (See Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt
in the SERVICE MOWER section.)
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3. Remove two cap screws (A).
4. Remove rear shield (B).
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Picture Note: Traction drive belt idler pulley bottom view.
5. Insert 1/2 in. breaker bar into hole (C) and rotate idler pulley (D) forward
to ease tension on traction drive belt.
6. Remove traction drive belt (E).
Installing Traction Drive Belt:
NOTE: Install the traction drive belt (E) in front of spring latch on
frame (F).
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fingers or loose clothing can get
caught in rotating parts. Stop engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop before servicing.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Tensioning spring is under high
tension. Wear gloves and safety glasses, and use a spring
puller to install and remove spring.
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