REPAIRS
Pump Belt Tensioning Assembly
The belt is automatically tensioned by a spring (37). To cancel the force of the spring when removing or fitting the belt, use a 1/2" ratchet wrench in the square hole in the idler arm (45).
Check that there is no abnormal noise indicating that the idler pulley is loose on its shaft. If it is loose, tighten the bolt (42) and the set screws (41), or change the bushing (44).
Check that the idler arm is not loose on its bearing. If it is, tighten the bolt (49) or change the bushing (47).
Front Wheel Bearings
Dismantling
1.Remove the grease cap (26).
2.Raise and support the front of the mower on blocks or similar.
3.Remove the cotter pin (30).
4.Remove the castle nut (27) and, pulling downwards, remove the front fork.
5.Remove the upper bearing (28).
6.Taking great care not to damage the seal (31), use a hammer and a suitable rod (or similar) to knock the lower bearing out in a downwards direction.
Assembling
The assembly procedure is the reverse of the dismantling procedure.
Lubricate the bearings with ball bearing grease.
Taking great care not to damage it, tap the seal into position.
Adjust the castle nut (27) until there is zero play in the bearings. Loosen the castle nut to the nearest hole and fit the cotter pin.
Pump belt tensioning assembly
Front wheel bearing