MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
8. Installation of the new
blade belt is the BELT
reverse of removal. HOLDERS
Use the illustrations
shown here for
proper belt routing
and spacing. Be
sure both the belt
holders around the
blade pulley and
the belt holder
around the PTO
clutch pulley have
1 -3mm(1/16
inch) clearance.
Blade Maintenance Inspect, check bolt tightness, remove, sharpen and replace
the blade as described in this section. Always complete
these steps before working around the mower blade:
1. Move the PTO clutch lever to OFF. Engage the parking
brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key.
3. Disconnect the spark plug cap.
Blade inspection The blade is subject to wear during operation and should be
inspected each time the riding mower is used. A dull blade
can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent,
cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced.
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