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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: Use extreme caution to ensure that tool used to release tensioner does not slip.

1. Use a 1/2 inch flex handle or a 15 mm socket (depending on tensioner used) to rotate tensioner clockwise and release tension on belt.
2. Remove belt from pulleys.

INSTALLATION
1. Install belt over all pulleys except tensioner.
2. Rotate tensioner away from belt far enough to allow belt to be installed on tensioner.
3. Release tensioner.