Forward Drive Belt
1.
Remove the reverse drive belt as instructed in the previous
section.
2.
Remove the return spring. See Fig. 7–3.
Return Spring
Figure -3
3.
Remove the idler pulley bolt and move the belt from under
the idler pulley keeper. See Fig. 7–4.
Idler Pulley Keeper
Idler Pulley
Bolt
Figure -4
4.
The forward idler belt will not clear the belt keepers near
the engine pulley. You must remove the reverse idler
bracket to allow the belt to move off of the engine pulley.
Remove the two securing screws and move the bracket
toward the transmission pulley. Retain the screws for
reassembly. See Fig. 7–5.
Figure -5
5.
Remove the belt from the reverse idler pulley and then
from around the transmission pulley. See Fig. 7–6.
6.
To reassemble the new belt, follow the instructions in
reverse order. Be sure to place the wider side of the belt
away from the engine and transmission pulleys.
NOTE: Upon reassembly, make certain that the idler pulley
keeper is as shown in Fig. 7–4. Take note of the notch
on the bottom of the keeper and the alignment when
reassembling with the replacement belt.
Screws
Engine Pulley
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