c.Working from the rear of the mower, carefully remove belt from transmission pulley. See Figure 7-3.

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Figure 7-3

d.Once belt is off transmission pulley, push down on deck baffle to access engine pulley and slide belt off this pulley and out from under the deck. See Figure

7-3.

5.Replace with new belt, working it between the deck and baffle, first around the transmission pulley and then the engine pulley.

NOTE: Make certain that belt is seated correctly and that it is riding smoothly on the engine pulley and is not pinched between the lower and upper pulley halves.

6.Tighten self-tapping screw securing deck baffle loosened earlier.

7.Replace engine baffle and secure with self tapping screws.

8.Replace blade, blade adapter, and associated hardware. Follow instructions in Blade Care section for proper assembly.

9.Tip mower back onto its wheels and remove piece of plastic from under gas cap (if applicable).

Replacing Battery

WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may cause burns. Do not short circuit or mutilate batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these may burst or release toxic materials.

1.Loosen star knobs securing upper and lower handles and carefully fold the upper handle down toward the lower handle as shown in Figure 7-4.

Figure 7-4

2.Remove the two screws securing battery cover to battery housing and place them to the side. See Figure 7-4.

3.Open battery cover, remove positive and negative leads from battery, remove and replace with new battery. Connect the positive lead to the positive side of the battery pack, then connect the negative side.

Section 7 — Service

 

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