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belt from the power unit, just remove the belt
from around the clutch. Refer to the PTO Belt
Replacement section to remove the belt from
around the PTO clutch.
6.
Avoid Personal Injury!
Spring may be under high tension. Use
caution when releasing spring as pinching
may occur.
Release the spring tension from both of the
transaxle belt tensioners. To locate the trans-
axle belt tensioners, look for the idler arm pulley
that tightens the transaxle belt. To release the
spring tension, carefully unhook the spring
extension arm of the idler arm pulley assembly
from the power unit.
7. Remove both of the transaxle belts from the
power unit.
8. Install the new belt following the removal steps
in reverse order. Note: the rear transaxle belt
must be install fi rst because of the belts loca-
tion on the jackshaft.
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
1. Park power unit on a level surface.
2. Shut off engine and engage park brake.
3. Remove ignition key from switch and allow en-
gine time to cool.
4. Open engine hood to access engine compartment.
5. Locate the hydraulic tank as shown (A).
6.
A
A
Visually inspect to see that the level of hy-
draulic oil is centered between the low and
full marks of the tank. Note: use a fl ashlight to
inspect level if necessary.
7. If hydraulic oil level is low, remove the cap from
the hydraulic tank (A) and add HydroTorq XL
synthetic hydraulic oil until level is centered be-
tween the low and full marks of the tank.
Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter
Hydraulic oil and fi lter should be changed at in-
tervals of 2000 hours. Hydraulic oil and fi lter to be
changed by an authorized Ventrac dealer only.
Tire Pressure
Turf Tire
(Standard)
All Terrain Tire
(Optional)
Normal
Pressure
9 psi / 62 kPa
9 psi / 62 kPa
Maximum
Pressure
20 psi / 140 kPa
22 psi / 150 kPa
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