John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 218)

4. Slide drive pulley onto PTO shaft.
5. Install snap ring in PTO shaft groove.
6. Install belts on lower drive sheave and work onto
upper sheave.
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7. Tighten belt adjuster:
When adjusting PTO belt tension on horizontal adjuster,
tighten bolt until spring measures 41 mm (1.600 in.).
When adjusting PTO belt tension on vertical adjuster,
tighten nut until spring measures 35 mm (1.380 in.).
Horizontal Adjuster
Vertical Adjuster
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8. Install belt guard with two nuts (A).
9. Install front grille.
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316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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