DR Power Scout 8.25 (September 2005 - December 2006) - Manual (Page 28)

24 DR
®
SCOUT
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Removing and Replacing the Belts
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE.
USE ONLY DR BELTS ON YOUR MACHINE. THEY HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY TESTED AND PROVEN FOR
MANY HOURS OF USE.
To Replace the Blade Belt
Tools and Supplies Needed:
•
9/16" wrench or socket (Spring Nut)
•
1/2" wrench or socket (Guide Bolt)
• Gloves
1. Remove the black Belt Guard by unscrewing the
black Knob and pull the Guard forward, lifting to
remove it (Figure 11).
2. Remove the top nut from the Clutch Lever Pivot
Bolt. Remove the Idler Tension Spring from the
shaft by gripping the spring with your gloved
hand, pulling the spring toward the shaft and
lifting it over the shaft (Figure 12).
3. Remove the Clutch Anti-Rotation Bracket by
removing the Mounting Bolt from the side of
the machine
(Figure 12).
4. Remove the Clutch Return Spring by unhooking
it from the Eyebolt (Figure 12).
5. Remove the Clutch Spring from the Clutch Tab
by rotating the tab toward the rear of the
machine (clockwise) to relieve tension and
unhook the Spring from the Tab (Figure 12).
6. Remove the Belt from the engine pulley below
the machine and then remove it from around
the Clutch (Figure 12).
7. To mount the Belt, follow the above procedure
in the reverse order.
Knob
Figure 11
Tension Spring Unhooked
Clutch Spring
Eyebolt
Return
Spring
Clutch Tab
Mounting Bolt
Blade
Belt
Nut Removed
Figure 12
Pivot Bolt
Anti-Rotation Bracket