MAINTENANCE
Checking the V-belts
WARNING!
Before performing any service or adjustment checklist:
1.Engage the parking brake.
2.Place the
3.Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key.
4.Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
5.Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where it cannot come in contact with the plug.
Deck belt
Deck belt removal
WARNING!
Idler arm is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on idler arm or ratchet and release slowly.
•Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake.
•Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position
•Disengage belt tension by pushing inward on deck belt idler pulley by hand or with a 1/2” drive ratchet placed in square drive hole on idler arm, While arm is pushed inward, remove belt from stationary idler pulley and release idler arm slowly until spring force is no longer felt.
•Remove bolt from idler pulley. This will allow belt to pass by the belt guide.
•Loosen screws from both left and right plastic belt shield above each mandrel housing. Remove shields
•Remove any dirt or grass that may have accumulated around the cutter housings and entire deck surface.
•Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter housing pulleys.
•Remove the belt from around the electric clutch on the engine shaft.
•The belt can now be removed.