Cover
Plate
Spindle
Figure. 7
Note: Blades that cannot be easily bal-
3.Changing the Blade Drive Belts:
a.Set the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps.
b.Unscrew the wing nuts from the deck cov- ers and remove both covers.
c.Using a 1/2" socket breaker bar or socket rachet insert the male end into the 1/2" opening in the lower idler arm assembly and pull the idler arm clockwise. While holding the idler arm back, loosen the blade drive belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from the pulley.
d.Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod. Loosen the belt retaining bolt.
e.Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt and remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive belt.
f.Reverse the process to install the belt.
Note: When replacing belts do not over- tighten. Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten- pound pull with a spring scale between two pulleys deflects the belt about 1/2".
4.Changing the Spindle Assembly
a.Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position.
b.Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.
c.Remove the deck cover.
d.Remove the drive belts. (See 3. Changing Blade Drive Belts.)
e.Remove the cutter blade. (See 2. Chang- ing a Blade.)
Hydraulic Tank
Hydro Release Levers
Transmission
Figure. 8
f.Using a wrench or socket rachet remove four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap screws. Remove the spindle assembly.
B.Hydraulic Oil
WARNING:
Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can occur if the oil level is not within the proper operating range.
Note: When adding hydraulic oil, do so in small quantities and recheck the oil level before adding more. It is important that you do not overfill the reservoir.
1.Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Shell Rimula SAE15W 40 or equivalent)
a.Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
b.Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch.
c.Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck.
d.Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level. The correct level is at the full cold line on the tank.
e.Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir up to the full cold line on the oil tank, if neces- sary.
2.Draining Hydraulic Oil
Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do not pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land, this creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the environment when disposing of used oil.
a.Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
b.Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch.
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