Service manual

3-9WPM Drive Systems Manual

7. Coat the axle, key, and spring with #2 molybendum

disulﬁ de base grease or anti-seize compound before

installing the pinion (Fig. 055).

Fig 055 MVC-472

Fig 058 MVC-487

3. Slip the belt off the transmission pulley and push it

towards the engine (Fig. 058).

Fig 057 MVC-482

To replace the self-propelled drive belt, proceed as

follows:

1. Drain the fuel and oil and tip the mower on its right

side.

2. Remove the two screws securing the belt cover from

under the housing (Fig. 057).

SINGLE SPEED BEVEL GEAR TRANSMISSION

Belt Service - Front Wheel Drive Models

Fig 056 MVC-474

8. The wheel pinion is marked with an R and L for right

and left. Identify right and left from the operator’s

position (Fig. 056). On the right side, the letter R

should face out. The letter L should face out on

the left side. If the wheel pinions are reversed, the

wheels will not drive.

Note: For more information on the wheel clutch see

Section 5, Wheel Pinion Clutch.