4.Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) faces the ground when the mower is in the operating position. Make sure that the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges.
5.Place bell blade support on the blade. Align notches on the support with small holes on blade. Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max.
To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically check the blade bolt for correct torque.
Changing the Belt
1.Remove the front drive cover by sliding off the two plastic rivets on each side of the cover with a screwdriver, Figure
2.Unhook the extension spring from the height adjust- ment plate, Figure
3.Push transmission up a little and slide belt off the transmission pulley, Figure
4.Lift mower to access belt from underside of mower. Slide belt off of engine pulley and around the blade, Figure
5.Replace with new belt, working around blade. Make sure belt is firmly seated on engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding it around the transmis- sion pulley.
6.Put the mower down with all four wheels firmly placed on one level. Reattach the extension spring and reassemble the front drive cover.
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage.
•Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
•Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.
•Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
Blade | Blade Adapter |
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| Bell Blade Support |
| Screw |
Figure 5-2: Remove bolt, bell blade support, and blade.
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Figure 5-3: Remove cover, unhook spring, and pull belt off of pulley.
Figure 5-4: Remove belt from around the blade.
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Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
When removing the cutting blade or when sliding the belt around it, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade.
An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It may cause damage to mower and could break causing personal injury.
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