•Using a 9/16” socket, remove bolt, spacer and the flat washer from the variable speed pulley. See
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•Drop the pulley down and remove the belt.
•Replace new belt and reassemble following above instructions in reverse order.
•Make sure that the belt is routed inside of belt keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in the same location from where it was removed.
Upper Variable Speed Belt
•Remove the engine pulley using a 5/8” socket wrench with a 6” extension. The engine pulley is located in front of the transmission.
•Drop the engine pulley down and remove the belt from around it.
•Push the idler bracket to the right and remove the belt. See Figure 17 .
•Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order.
SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER MOWER
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Cutting Blade
Removal
WARNING: Protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves or using a rag to grasp the cutting blade.
•Remove the 5/8’’ hex flange nut which holds the blade to the blade spindle.
Sharpening
•When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and/or cause personal injury.
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