12A-559K402 MTD lawn mower

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Replacing Drive Belt
Remove the two shoulder screws from on top of the deck which secures the front drive cover to the mower
deck, See Figure 11.
Remove the front drive cover from the unit by lightly pressing inward on the sides of the front drive cover,
This will release the tabs that secure the front drive cover to the height adjuster brackets,
Remove the idler from the idler bracket using 7/16" wrench and socket. See Figure 11.
Remove the belt from the transmission pulley as shown in Figure t 1.
Pul
Drive Belt
NOTE: The wheels have
been moved forward in
this picture for clarity.
Do not remove the
wheels away from the
mower housing while
Belt_
Keeper\ Lock Nut
Front Drive Cover
Shoulder
Screw
Idler
FIGURE 11
Lift and stabilize the front of the deck.
Loosen the center hex bolt and lower the blade and engine pulley until there is adequate clearance to move
the belt past the belt keeper.
Remove the belt from the engine pulley and around the blade. See Figure 12.
Reassemble in reverse order with new belt (part # 754-0465). NOTE: Begin idler reassembly by inserting bolt
up through the idler bracket hole. Adjust the drive clutch following instructions on page 17.
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