! | WARNING | ! | Belt Service |
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service | On | |||||
transmits power from the engine pulley (B) to the drive disc | ||||||
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. |
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Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark |
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| transmission that powers the rear wheels. Should these belts | |||||
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious |
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burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. |
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| impair mower performance. The condition of the engine belt | |||||
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Replacing the Bearing On the Pulley End Of the |
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Hex Shaft |
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| Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type | |||
To replace the bearing on the pulley end of the hex shaft, |
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proceed as follows: |
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1. Hold the hex shaft with an adjustable wrench held next | 1. Empty the fuel tank. |
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to the pulley. |
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2. Remove the 3/8” hex lock nut (B, Figure 32), located on | pulley on these models to disconnect. |
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the outside of the right wheel bracket. |
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3. Remove the holder (A), |
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4. Install the new bearing. |
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new bearing. |
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6. Install the bearing holder, and secure with screws. |
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7. Install the 3/8” hex lock nut. |
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Figure 32: Replacing the hex shaft bearing |
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