Blade Mounting Torque
3/8" Dia. Bolt 375 in. Ib, min.. 450 in. Ib, max. 5/16" Dia. Bolt 150 in. Ib, min., 250 in, Ib, max,
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
FUELFILTER
Your unit is equipped with a replaceable
filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or discoloration is noticed. Order replacement- filter through participating Western Auto Stores.
BELTREMOVALANDREPLACEMENT
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Block the wheels of the unit.
NOTE: Figures 18 and 22 through 24 are shown with the unit tipped up for clarity. It is not necessary to tip the unit to remove the belts.
However, if tipping the unit is desired, remove the bat. tery from the unit. To prevent gasoline leakage, drain the gasoline, or remove the fuel tank cap, place a thin piece of plastic over the neck of the fuel tank and screw on the cap. Be certain to remove the plastic when finished changing the belts. Block unit securely.
Deck Belt Removal and Replacement
1.Place the lift lever in the disengaged position.
2.Remove the hex bolts (belt keepers) from the engine pulley belt guard. See figure 18.
NOTE: When reassembling, make certain hex bolts are assembled in the same locations from which they were removed. See figure 1 B.
Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley.4. Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way for- ward) position.
5.Disconnect the spring which is attached to a bracket on the transaxle. inside the left rear wheel. Use a spring puller or other suitable tool.
6.Disconnect the six deck links by removing the hair- pin clips and flat washers.
7.Disconnect the stabilizer plate from the stabilizer shaft assembly by removing the hairpin clips and flat washers and sliding out the rod.
8.Place the lift lever in the disengaged position.
9.Slide the deck from beneath the lawn tractor.
10.Remove the belt guards at each deck pulley by removing the hex bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. See figure 19.
Belt Guard
FIGURE 19.
11.Remove and replace the belt, reassemble follow- ing the instructions in reverse order.
Rear Drive Belt
1.Place shift lever in neutral position. Unscrew the shift knob. Remove the two truss head screws which secure the transmission cover. See figure
20A.
2.Lift the transmission cover. Unplug the safety wire from beneath the transmission cover. See figure 208. Remove transmission cover.
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