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5.(cont) This will loosen the belt guides(Items 149 & 150) and allow them to move to the side. NOTE: This step requires the use of a universal joint or universal extension bar to reach the screws(103) holding the belt guide(149). If universal joint is not available you may remove the “neutral stop bolt”(Item 115) and associated nuts (116 & 117) to allow the idler arm to swing back and allow access to the screws(103) holding the belt guide(149).

6. With the guides loose slip the blade drive belt(29) out of the

groove on the drive pulley and down past the pulley. Note: It is

necessary to remove the transaxle drive belt(10) from its groove to

allow removal of the blade drive belt.

7. Pull the belt back through the hole in the top of the engine base

and remove it from the machine. NOTE: Removal of the belt from the

blade drive pulley requires some force to walk the belt past the front

portion of the pulley.

8. Install new belt into groove on blade drive pulley. Push remaining

length of belt back through engine base toward clutch/brake drive

pulley.

9. Reach through from rear of machine and pull new belt through

and install it in the groove on the clutch/brake drive pulley. NOTE:

Make sure the blade belt is properly seated in the clutch/brake drive

pulley(Item 23) and not resting in the gap between the clutch/brake

pulley(23) and the transaxle drive pulley(46)

10. Tighten four screws to secure belt guides (item 149 & 150) in

place. NOTE: Be sure belt is correctly routed when replacing. (See

Fig. 3)

11. Set tension on belt by reaching in through top of engine base with

a long screwdriver or other pry bar and pushing the idler pulley over

against the belt to increase tension. While holding the belt under

tension tighten the two screws (107) that hold the idler arm in place.

Blade Drive Belt

Belt in top groove of engine pulley

Transaxle

Drive Belt Belt in bottom groove of engine pulley

Note: Proper belt tension can be verified by checking the tight side

(non-idler side)belt deflection. The belt should deflect 3/16”-1/4” with

force applied perpendicular to the belt after tensioning.

12. Replace engine base door (item 7) and tighten screws to hold it in

place

13. Reconnect spark plug.

BLADE DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

1.Disconnect spark plug wire.

2.Remove the two screws holding the engine base door (item 7), and remove the door.

3.Examine the condition of the belt and note the position of the idler assembly and the amount of tension on the blade belt.

3.Loosen the two nuts (Item 117) on top of the engine base, holding the idler arm assembly (Item 26) in place .

4.Reset tension on belt by reaching in through top of engine base with a long screwdriver or other pry bar and pushing the idler pulley over against the belt to increase tension. While holding the belt under tension tighten the two screws that hold the idler arm in place.

5.Replace engine base door and verify blade belt tension setting by operating the unit in the conditions that caused it to slip originally.NOTE: If belt continues to slip it may be worn out and require replacement before proper operation can resume.

STARTER SWITCH WIRING

Fig. 3

Maintenance Schedule		Follow these hourly
		maintenance intervals.
Maintenance Operation	Every	Every 5 hrs	Every 25	Every 50 Every
	Use	or (Daily)	hrs	hrs	100-150 hrs

Engine (See Engine Manual)

Check for excessive vibration

Inspect for loose parts

Inspect for worn or damaged parts

Sharpen Blade

Inspect belts for wear

Check blade clutch cable tension

Replace blade and traction belts

Inspect battery for damage or leak

Check battery terminal for corrosion

Lubricate throttle control cable and linkage.

MAINTENANCE HISTORY

Date of Service Service Performed

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