Briggs & Stratton 131F manual Replace the Mower Drive Belt, Remove the Mower Housing

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Maintenance

12.To install the motion drive belt, reverse the above steps.

13.Check the routing of the motion drive belt (1) (see F igure 26). Make sure the motion drive belt is installed correctly on the idler pulley (2). Make sure the steering shaft assembly (3) is inside the motion drive belt.

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Replace the Mower Drive Belt

1.Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”.

2.Pull the belt retainer (1) away from the idler pulley

(2) and remove the mower drive belt (3) (see

F igure 34).

3.Pull the belt guide (4) and the brake assembly (7) away from the mandrel pulley (5) and remove the mower drive belt (3) (see Figure 25). A correct replace ment part or assistance is available from an authorized service center in your area.

4.To install the mower drive belt, reverse the above steps.

5.Before you mow, check the blade rotation control. See the instructions to “Adjust The Blade Rotation Control”.

Remove the Mower Housing

1.Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DIS- ENGAGE position (see F igure 37).

2.Move the lift lever (2) to the lowest position.

WARNING

The lift lever (3) is spring load ed. Make sure the lift lever (3) is lock ed in the low est position (2).

3.Remove the hair pins and the washers from the adjuster arms (3). See illustrations “C” and “D”.

4.Remove the hair pins and washers from the suspension links (4). See illustrations “A” and “B”.

5.Disconnect the extension spring (5) from the blade control rod (6). See illustration “E”.

6.Disconnect the front hanger (9) from the axle support. See illustration “F”.

7.Remove the mower drive belt (7) from the stack pulley (8). See illustration “G”.

8.Disconnect the rubber strap (1) from the connector tube (3). Slide the connector tube off the extension tube (8) (see Figure 19).

9.Pull the mower housing away from the right side of the unit.

10.To install the mower housing, reverse the above steps.

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Contents 13/30 Page Tabl e of Contents International Pictorials Safety Warning Pictorials Operation PictorialsCE Identification Tag Markings Identification NumbersLimited Warranty Owner’s Information Know Your ProductResponsibility of the Owner Operation Safe Operation PracticesFor Ride-On Riding Rotary Mower Ma- chines Training PreparationMaintenance and Storage Assemble the Steering Wheel AssemblyInstall the Front Wheels Install the SeatMount the Grass Bag Assembl e the Grass BagAssemble the Rear Deflector Maintenance Free BatteryCheck the Tires Charge the BatteryInstall the Battery Cabl es Check the L evel of the Mower HousingUse the Blade Rotation Control OperationLocation of Controls Use the Throttle ControlStop the Unit Operate with the Mower HousingUse the Parking Brake Change the Cutting HeightEmpty the Grass Bagger Clear the Connector Tube and the Extension TubeOperate on Hills Use the Grass BaggerStart the Engine Before Starting the EngineMowing and Bagging Tips Frequency Maintenance Required Comments Maintenance ChartGeneral Recommendations Remove and Install the Connector TubeInspect the Blade Remove and Install the BladeAdjust the Blade Rotation Control MaintenanceCheck and Adjust the Clutch Adjust the Shift LeverRemove the Battery Check and Adjust the Drive BrakeWhere to Lubricate Level the Mower HousingReplace the Motion Drive Belt Check the TiresReplace the Mower Drive Belt Remove the Mower HousingStorage over 30 days Replace the FuseOrder Replacement Parts Troubl eshooting Chart Hot engine causes a decrease in power When the clutch/brake pedal is released, belt Page Page
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