SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
1.Release control bar and stop engine.
2.Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
3.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator's mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 17 and 18)
1.Remove drive cover and belt keeper.
2.Remove belt from gearcase pulley.
3.Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carbu- retor down.
4.Remove blade and blade adapter.
5.Remove belt from engine pulley.
TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 17 and 18)
1.Place new drive belt on engine pulley, inside tabs of belt retainer.
2.Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing.
3.Reinstall blade adapter and blade. The recommended tightening torque is
4.Return mower to upright position.
5.Install new belt on gearcase pulley.
6.Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover.
NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life.
DRIVE |
COVER |
GEARCASE |
PULEY |
BELT |
KEEPER |
BELT |
FIG. 17
BLADE ADAPTER | KEY | CRANKSHAFT | ||
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BLADE |
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LOCK |
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WASHER |
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BLADE | HARDENED |
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BOLT | WASHER |
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| TRAILING EDGE | CRANKSHAFT | ||
| RETAINER | |||
FIG. 18
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