7.Remove the belt from between the idler pulley and the belt guard on the idler pulley bracket.
8.Remove the belt from the transmission pulley.
9.Push the idler pulley up and out of the way. See Figure 18.
10.Slide the belt in from the rear of the deck, and place it around the transmission pulley.
Idler Pulley
Belt
Figure 18
11.Release the idler pulley so that it falls down into position. Slide the belt in between the idler pulley and the belt cover on the idler pulley bracket. See Figure 19.
12.Grease the crankshaft. Place the belt between the two pulley halves, and reassemble the blade adapter and the blade.
Belt
Guard
Idler
Pulley
Pulley
Figure 19
13.Reassemble the transmission belt cover. Make sure to maintain the correct order while reassembling the blade, the blade adapter, and the pulleys, the washers, and the spacer. Refer to Figure 14.
NOTE: When reassembling the transmission belt cover, make sure that the belt cover is approximately 1/8” away from the belt. Also make sure to tighten all nuts and bolts securely. If you had put plastic under the gas cap before tipping the unit, remove it now.
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage.
1.Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.
2.Refer to separate engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
3.Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.
4.Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed,
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