Dumb guy question for the experts

[jeffboecx]

Belt Removal

I took a piece of (I think) 11/2" PVC plastic pipe and cut it about 3/4" long.
Take your secondary center bolt out to get close to the right length for the PVC pipe.
To take the belt off I pull the secondary bolt, and then with the piece of PVC pipe and a washer big enough to span the PVC pipe and accomodate the secondary bolt I just thread it back into the jackshaft and the piece of PVC compresses the clutch. Once the secondary separates it comes off easily. Be careful when tightening the secondary bolt when you re-install it cause on mine the bolt is aluminum and could possibly strip from overtightening. Good Luck.

 

[niko]

looks like you guys need to eat more wheaties (LOL) Mine comes off with no effort at all. I just push in first then rotate. And do it with gloves on!!

 

[quebecmoutainrider]

try it at home when you have time and you are nice and warm...then this would not be a problem when it happens..

 

[grapeape]

The secondary bolt correct torque is 46 ft lbs, not the 4.6 listed in manuals, never stripped a bolt yet, always do the belt change by hand unless the belt explodes, then I use the wrench.