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Belt Replacement 


 

Both drive belts carry a similar load, and should wear at a very similar rate. If one of the belts should break or one or both appear worn to the point of needing replacement, it may be preferable to replace both belts simultaneously, as the repair is somewhat involved.

 

To replace the belts begin by removing the air cleaner cover, and disconnect the throttle wire and stop cord wire from engine.

 

     

 
 

Fig 17

 

Next, remove the 2 top engine mount bolts with their spacers, as well as the fender (Fig. 17).

 
 
 

Fig 18

 

Loosen and remove the belt tension adjuster from the left side of the frame, as well as the three screws that secure the left hand side plate to the frame (Fig. 18)

 
 
 

Fig 19

 

With the side plate removed, it is possible to remove both belts from the frontward pulleys. Inspect the pulleys (Fig. 19) to ensure that they are not damaged. Also, inspect the bearings on the pulley shaft as well as the support bearing that rides in the side plate. If integrity of any bearings are questionable – install new ones.

If it is necessary to replace the large, rear belt, it will require that the rear wheel be completely removed.

Carefully position new belt(s). Note that the lower section of the large, rear belt must ride on top of the idler arm ( with two ball bearings in tandem), protruding from the side plate.

Carefully adjust the tension of the belts as indicated in the previous section.
 

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