Belt | ||
Cable Slot | ||
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Control |
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Arm |
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Lower |
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Pulley Half |
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| Crankshaft | |
| Belt |
Figure 20
•Place the new belt over the transmission pulley. Start the belt in the pulley groove and rotate the pulley until the belt is seated in the transmission pulley. Refer to Figure 20.
•Place the belt between the idler pulley and the belt keeper bracket.
•Using pliers, rotate the belt keeper bracket so that it snaps into slot on the idler bracket. Refer to Figure 19.
•Tighten the idler pulley bolt and lock nut half a turn.
•Place the belt between the two pulley halves on the crankshaft. Make sure to route the belt inside the belt guard pin. See Figure 21.
Upper Pulley
Half
Tab
| Belt | |
Belt | Lower Pulley | |
Half | ||
Guard Pin | ||
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Figure 21
IMPORTANT: When replacing the belt, do not disas- semble the lower pulley assembly.
•Pinch both sides of the belt together so that the belt is not in the pulley groove, and the lower pulley can be pushed towards the engine. See Figure 22.
Lower Pulley
Half
Belt
Belt
Guard Pin
Figure 22
•Pivot the control arm back to its original position and reinstall the
•Check and make sure the belt is routed inside the pulley halves and the belt guard pin.
Cable Slot |
Control |
Arm |
Figure 23
•Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear mower housing.
•Pivot the baffle back to its original position and secure with three hex screws removed earlier.
•Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and reinstall the spacer, wave washer, blade adapter assembly, and blade in the correct order.
•Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade to torque:
Storing your Lawn Mower
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage.
•Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.
IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
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