DR Power Tow Behind Premier 12.5hp B&S - Manual (Page 25)

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Removing and Replacing the Blades’ Drive Belt
Tools and Supplies Needed:

3/8", 7/16", 1/2" and 9/16" Wrenches

Flat Screwdriver
 17" Cable Tie (for Carbon Canister version)
 Side Cutters or Scissors

Hooked End Pulling Tool - Optional (we suggest a Tent Peg Puller)
1. For Pro and Pro-Xl Models, Turn the Fuel Shut-Off Valve to the OFF
position (Figure 29).
2. Remove the Bolts and Lock Washers from both sides of the Fuel Tank
Mount using a 1/2" Wrench.
3. Using a 3/8" Wrench or Socket, remove the three Bolts, Lock Washers, and
Flat Washers that retain the Pulley Cover.
4. Lift up the front of the Fuel tank Mount so you can remove the Pulley Cover
(Figure 30).
5. Remove the Strain Relief (with Wire Harness) from the Fuel Tank Mount by
pushing the Locking Tabs in with a screwdriver and pushing it into and
down out of the cutout.
6. For 20 HP Kohler only - Cut the Cable Tie that is connected to the Carbon
Canister.
7. Carefully lift and set the Fuel Tank Mount to the Fuel Line side of the Engine
(right hand side) (Figure 31).
8. Using a 9/16" Wrench, remove the top Nut from the Belt Tension Spring
Mounting Stud.
9. Using a Hooked End Pulling Tool, remove the Belt Tension Spring from the
Mounting Stud by hooking the Tool in the Spring End and pulling the
Spring up and over the Stud.
Figure 31
Mounting
Stud
Tension Spring
Tension
Pulley
Belt
Blade Pulley
Tank Mount
Tank
Mount
Figure 30
Locking
Tabs
Retaining
Tab
Pulley
Cover
Pulley
Cover
Figure 29
Bolts and
Lock Washers
(2 per side)
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Off
Fuel Tank
mount
Bolts, Lock Washers
and Flat Washers
Use only DR belts on your machine. They have been thoroughly tested and proven for many hours of use.