Drive Belt Removal
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Stop the engine after operating in a forward motion.
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Turn the ignition key off. Wait for the engine to come to a complete stop.
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Rotate the driven clutch counter-clockwise 1/4 turn by hand to ensure forward engagement.
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Lock the temporary brake lock.
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Remove the left side panel.
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Remove the spare belt holder.
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Retrieve the L-wrench 1. Install the wrench into the open threaded hole in the outer sheave of the clutch.
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Turn the wrench clockwise until the sheaves open far enough to remove the belt.
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Firmly grasp the belt 2 midway between the clutches and pull upward and rearward to remove it from the driven and then drive clutch.