Adjustments; Drive Belt Replacement - Honda HARMONY H1011R Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
Drive Belt
The drive belt should be inspected at the interval specified
in the Maintenance Schedule on page 52.
Drive Belt Inspection
1.
Park the riding mower on a flat, level surface. Set the
parking brake, remove the ignition k:ey and disconnect the
spark plug cap.
2.
3.
Securely block the front and rear wheels to prevent the
riding mower from moving. Release the parking brake lever.
Lower the mower deck all the way clown with the height
adjustment lever.
4.
5.
6.
Examine the drive belts for cracks, 1:ears or other physical
damage. Replace the belt if it is darnaged.
Release the parking brake lever.
Check the drive belt; make sure it is snug and routed
through all the belt guards, pulleys and the clutch tensioner
arm.
7.
Reconnect the spark plug cap.
Drive Belt Replacement
The drive belt is used to transfer engine power to the
transmission. To replace the drive belt:
1. Place the riding mower on a solid, level surface. Put the
shift lever to NEUTRAL and engage the parking brake.
Move the PTO clutch lever to OFF.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove the ignition key
to prevent accidental starting.
3. Underneath the riding mower, between the mower deck and
the rear axle, you can see where the blade belt and drive
belt are connected to the engine by two separate pulleys.
The blade belt must be disconnected from its pulley before
the drive belt can be removed.
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