Section 5: Maintenance
WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
BLADE DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT
Follow this procedure to remove and re- place the blade drive belt. An assistant will be needed.
To Remove Belt:
1.Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Disengage blade drive control (Figure
Blade Drive Disengaged
A
Blade Drive Engaged
RIGHT VIEW
Figure 5-7: Blade Drive Control.
3.Remove belt cover (see “Belt Cover Removal”).
4.Loosen belt guides (B and C, Figure
5.Move flap bracket (N, Figure
6.Remove belt (A, Figure
To Install Belt:
1.Route belt (A, Figure
2.Have an assistant hold down Operator Presence Control and then push the Blade Drive Control forward until it latches in place (Figure
3.With the Blade Drive Control lever en- gaged, adjust and tighten belt guide (B) to 1/32 - 1/16" away from tensioned belt. (Be sure that belt does not contact belt guide when belt is under tension.) Secure belt guide (C) rotated into posi- tion as shown in Figure
4.Disengage Blade Drive Control.
5.
6.Reinstall belt cover securely.
B
J
G
H
K
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C
L
X
A
M N M
Figure 5-8: Blade drive.
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