Drive Belt: Service and Repair

NOTE: Where applicable, always replace drive belts in pairs.

Front Drive Belt

Fig. 64 Upper Soldier Lock & Slide Bolt Location:

Fig. 59 Drive Belt Routing & Tension Data:

1. Loosen upper soldier lock and slide bolts, Fig. 64.
2. Remove drive belt.
3. Install drive belt, then tighten upper soldier slide bolt, Fig. 64, until proper belt tension is achieved, Fig. 59.
4. Tighten upper soldier lock bolt, Fig. 64.
5. For new belt installation, readjust belt tension to specifications after running engine for five minutes.

Second Drive Belt

Fig. 65 Lower Soldier Lock & Slide Bolt Location:

1. Remove front drive belt as described previously.
2. Loosen lower soldier lock and slide bolts, Fig. 65.
3. Remove drive belt.
4. Install drive belt, then tighten lower soldier slide bolt, Fig. 65, until proper belt tension is achieved, Fig. 59.
5. Tighten lower soldier lock bolt, Fig. 65.
6. Install front drive belt as described previously.