Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 136)

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4-7.5 Belt Removal or Replacement for Self-Pro-
pelled Models Only.
1. Remove nozzle or impeller guard from front of
air duct housing.
2. Remove hex bolt and lock washer from center
of impeller. A 9/16 inch socket wrench with
extension is needed. See Figure 4-54.
3. Remove hand knob and belleville (cupped)
washer from top of housing.
4. Remove two self-tapping screws which hold
belt guard. A 3/8" wrench is required. Lift off
belt guard. See Figure 4-55.
5. Slide belt off impeller pulley. Slide housing and
impeller off engine crankshaft. Be careful not to
lose square key. See Figure 4-56.
6. Slide impeller and blower housing assemblies
off crankshaft.
7. Remove belt from PTO pulley and install new
belt.
NOTE
When reassembling the new belt, the aid of an
assistant is helpful.
8. Turn crankshaft until keyway on shaft is
directly on top. While holding housing assem-
bly and impeller assembly, line up keyway on
pulley with key on crankshaft, and slide hous-
ing and impeller assemblies onto crankshaft.
9. Secure impeller to crankshaft with hex bolt and
lock washer removed in step 2. Tighten
securely.
10. Slip belt over impeller pulley and reassemble
belt guard.
11. Secure blower housing with hand knob and
washer.
12. Reassemble nozzle or impeller guard.
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