MTD 203 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
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Figure 12
Remove the safety switch from the front of the outer
housing by removing the two self-tapping screws.
See Figure 12.
Remove the two hex bolts and hex lock nuts which
extend through the housing. Lift the flail screen out
of the housing. Refer to Figure 10.
Remove the outer housing and housing blades by
removing the fourteen self-tapping screws.
Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer
that secures the impeller assembly to the
crankshaft. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
Thread the special impeller tool into the crankshaft.
Stop when the impeller assembly can move on the
crankshaft.
If the old belt is still on the unit, cut belt to remove
from unit.
Remove the impeller assembly from the crankshaft
and unthread the special impeller tool from the
impeller assembly.
Remove the inner housing and mounting adapter
by removing the five hex bolts and two hex nuts.
See Figure 14.
Figure 14
Insert the new belt between the frame and
transmission pulley. It may be necessary to use a
screwdriver to pry the frame away from the pulley in
order to insert the belt. Being careful not to damage
the pulley, apply a slight upward pressure and
place belt around transmission pulley.
See Figure 15.
Figure 15
Press down on the belt guard spring by the idler
pulley and release spring from the slot on the idler
bracket. Place the belt on the idler pulley and place
belt guard spring back into the slot on the idler
bracket. See Figure 15.
Place the mounting adapter against the engine and
make sure the hole in the mounting adapter is
facing up.
Place the inner housing against mounting adapter
and frame. Secure with the five hex bolts and two
hex nuts previously removed. Refer to Figure 14.
Slide the impeller assembly onto the crankshaft
and place a screwdriver under the belt. Turn the
impeller assembly counterclockwise to seat the belt
into the slot on the impeller. Make sure the belt is
routed inside all belt guards.
Safety
Switch
Self-Tapping
Screw
Lower
Belt Guard
Self-Tapping
Screws
Impeller
Assembly
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Hex Bolts
Hex Bolts
Idler
Frame
Belt Guard
Spring
Mounting
Adapter
Transmission Pulley
Idler
Bracket