MAINTENANCE
Pump Belt
Replacing pump belt
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the parking brake.
Belt removal
1.Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual).
2.Remove clutch stop to access the belt.
3.Disconnect clutch wire.
4.Create slack in the belt by removing the spring on the pump idler arm.
5.The belt should now be able to be removed from the engine pulley and pump pulleys.
Belt installation
1.Wrap the belt around the pulley
2.Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley.
3.Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.
4.Reattach the spring on the pump idler arm.
5.Reconnect clutch wire.
6.Replace and secure clutch stop.
7.Reinstall the deck belt. (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual).
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/ or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.
Cutting Blades
In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
•Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced.
•Check the blade mounts.
Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let the service workshop decide whether the blade can be repaired/ ground or must be replaced.
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1.Electric clutch
2.Pump belt
3.Clutch stop Pump belt
Check the blades
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop.
