Any tips on replacing ZG127 HST drive belt?

canorton

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I need to replace the drive belt on a Kubota ZG127E, however, after dropping the deck and closer inspection it looks like the fuel tank will need to be removed to gain sufficient access to remove the belt... to remove the tank, looks like the ride side fender will need to come off... does this sound right or am I missing something obvious?
 

canorton

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M4D071, RTV-X1100C
Jun 8, 2014
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Charles City County, Va
Okay, so it wasn't as bad as it looked, I needed to drop the stopper bracket for the PTO clutch assembly, unplug the clutch connection (because the wire was routed inside the belt and the bracket needed to be removed to remove the belt). There was enough room between the fuel tank and the fan blades to slip the old belt out and the new one in. To install the tensioner spring a brake spring tool was handy. Didn't really take more the 20 mins after the deck was removed. The deck must come off (or at least the drive belt for the deck removed) because the HST belt is above it. Since I was cleaning the mower deck, I removed it before starting