How to Put a Craftsman V-Twin Kohler Belt On

Remove Mower Attachment

• 1

  Put the clutch in “disengaged” setting and set the mower attachment to the lowest setting.

• 2

  Disconnect the belt off of the belt keeper and engine pulley.

• 3

  Locate the idler arm and remove the clutch spring. You may need to use the needle-nose pliers to remove the springs.

• 4

  Disconnect the front link and remove the retainer spring and washer.

• 5

  Disconnect the mower suspension arm and rear lift link from the rear mower bracket. Remove the springs and retainer washers.

Install Belt

• 6

  Remove the old belt starting from the stationary idler and working towards the back of the tractor.

• 7

  Start looping the new belt over the steering plate and above the clutch brake pedal shaft.

• 8

  Pull the belt towards the front of the tractor and roll it onto the engine pulley.

• 9

  Loop the belt towards the back of the tractor and onto the input pulley through the belt keeper.

• 10

  Install the belt through the centerspan idler, stationary idler and clutching idler.

• 11

  Check the belt to ensure it is tight along the pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.