Step 45: (see rgure 44), Step 46: (see figure 45, Step 47: (see figure 46) – Craftsman 486.24838 User Manual

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STEP 45: (SEE RGURE 44)
* Turn the clutch/idier assembly right side up.

*

Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the flat idler pulley.

Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt and the

flat idler pulley with the flat side of the belt against the

pulley, Retighten the hex bolt.

» Loop the belt around the large v-puiiey placing it

between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.

Place the belt to the inside of the other flat idler pulley.

Did you choose the correct drive belt for

your tractor? Using the wrong length belt

may cause premature bearing or belt failure.

STEP 46: (SEE FIGURE 45}

» Attach the clutch/idier assembly to the tractor frame

as follows. Hook the assembly’s notched arms onto

the two shoulder bolts you assembled to the inside

of the tractor frame. Lift the front of the assembly and
attach it to the R.H. and L.H. hanger brackets using

two pivot lock pins (MM) and 1/S" hairpin cotters (KK).

STEP 47: (SEE FIGURE 46)

Assemble the drive belt onto the engine pulley and
then onto the large pulley on top of the ciutch/ldier
assembly. The belt must be placed to the inside of
the idler pulley and the keeper bolt located beside the

large pulley.

Place tension on the belt by pulling the left side

tensioning chain out as far as the 3/32” hairpin cotter

(LL) will allow. Secure the chain in this position by
inserting a 1/8" hairpin cotter (KK) through the chain.

iMPORTANT: Do Not assemble the "V" belt around the

outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt.

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