4.Move the idler bracket forward (disengaged position) to remove the belt tension. Lift the belt off the engine pulley and chain case pulley. See Figure 18.

5.Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the hex lock nut holding the idler pulley and idler belt keeper.

NOTE: Upon reassembly of new belt, the idler pulley must be installed with the hub side towards the chain case.

SECTION 5: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

The following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage.

1.

Clean tiller thoroughly.

2.

Refer to engine manual for correct engine

 

storage instructions.

3.

Coat tines with chassis grease to prevent

Idler

Bracket

Engine

Pulley

Idler Bracket

Disengaged Chain

Case

Pulley

rusting.

4. Store tiller in a dry, clean area. Do not store

next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts.

Idler Pulley

Hex Lock Nut

 

Figure 18

 

6.Reverse step 1 through step 5 to install the new belt.

SECTION 6: OPTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES

PART NUMBER

 

 

 

 

Agricultural Traction Tires

OEM-190-859

 

OEM-190-865*

 

 

100 lb. Wheel Weights

OEM-190-784

(2 per set / 50 lbs. each)

 

 

 

Electric Lift Kit

OEM-190-749

 

 

*For use with 1997 or newer tractor.

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190-758 specifications

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