Step 23. Pinch belt together so that it is not in the pulley groove, and the lower pulley can be pushed towards the engine.
Lower Pulley
Half
Belt
Belt
Guard
Pin
Step 24. Pivot the control arm back to its original position and reinstall the
Step 25. Check and make sure the belt is routed inside the pulley halves and the belt guard pin.
Step 26. Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear mower housing.
Step 27. Pivot the baffle back to its original position and secure with three hex screws earlier removed. You will need a 3/8” socket for these screws.
Step 28. Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and reinstall spacer, wave washer, blade adapter assembly and the blade in the correct order.
Step 29. Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade. Follow recommended torque which is
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