John Deere stx38 - Manual (Page 203)

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POWER TRAIN REPAIR
TRACTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/
INSPECTION/INSTALLATION—
STX30 & STX38 (SN —210000)
Removal
1. Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug
wire.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove PTO clutch to
remove drive belt on units with the spun
formed drive sheave.
2. Remove PTO clutch (A).
3. Disconnect rods (B) from arm (C).
4. Remove guides (A & B), spring (C) and lever (D).
5. Loosen cap screw and slide sheave (E) forward to
slacken belt.
6. Inspect spring (F) for cracks.
7. Remove sheave (A), belt from guide (B) and idler
(C).
8. Remove belt from sheave (A). Belt and sheave may
differ from depiction.
9. Pull belt through guide (B) and remove from tractor.
Installation
1. Push belt through guide (B).
2. Install belt on sheave (A).
M52005
C
B
B
A
M52006
D
E
B
A
F
C
M51976
A
B
C
M52007
B
A
M52007
B
A