tim57chevy 12 #1 Posted August 16, 2022 Before I just tear into it can anybody give me a service info on changing the belt ON the mule drive? I don't want to damage anything but I need to change the belt and the Mower manual does NOT mention the mule drive for this. At least not the ones I downloaded from this site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #2 Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) Tim Your mule drive is part of the mower package - down load your mower manual. Easy to change - back off the tensioner knob, remove the PTO pullpin and swing it out of the way - if needed. Revove the large nut on the mule drive, remove the guard. Remove belt - note the center pulley on the deck - belt goes on top pulley. Assembly is the reverse... You May wish to pull the 2 mule drive pulleys and spacers to inspect them . note the location of the 4 parts - all are different (and the manual does NOT tell you which is the long or short spacer). I Edited August 16, 2022 by ri702bill 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,036 #3 Posted August 16, 2022 Try this operator manual 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #4 Posted August 16, 2022 Nice looking Tri-five - had a 57 210 in the early 70's - old lady's car - sold it and ALL the parts (the old story is you can regrow a cow if you have the tail...) the week I bought our house - 45 years ago.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim57chevy 12 #5 Posted August 17, 2022 Thanks all especially gwest_ca. The manual you linked to did show how to change the belt on the mule drive. All the mower manuals I had before did not show that. I now know what i need to do. Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim57chevy 12 #6 Posted August 17, 2022 P.S. The 57 in my profile is mine and I love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
