Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): replacing upper drive belt rear end yard machine 42 in 18.5 hp, james emery, clutch pedal

Question
Hi,


 I have a 4 year old Yard Machine 42 in cut 18.5 hp mower model #13AD683G713 S/N 1L223B40303.
  How in the heck do I replace the upper drive belt. The one the drives the rear end....is on top of the two pulley , under the battery in the rear..bottom pulley being from the long belt from the motor....

Thanks for your help....

 James Emery

Answer
I usually remove the belt from the engine first which allows me to loosen/remove the dual pulley.  The rear belt is pretty easy to remove and install if you don't have to fight with the other belt.  Usually I can walk the front belt off the engine pulley by having a helper hold the clutch pedal down.
Let me know if this helps.
Eric