Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

4.2WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (Continued From Previous Page)

3.Rotate turnbuckle (Located in the middle of the wheel drive control cable) clockwise or counter clockwise to align holes. See Figure 4.6.

CLOCKWISE

COUNTER

CLOCKWISE

TURN CENTER

SECTION OF

TURNBUCKLE AS

REQUIRED TO

ALIGN HOLES

FIGURE 4.6

4.3.BELT SERVICE

The condition of the engine to transmission belt should be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation.

4.3.1. Engine To Transmission Belt Replacement 1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page.

2. Remove the retaining screws that secure the belt cover. Remove the belt cover.

3. Disconnect belt from transmission pulley.

4. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down.

5. Remove the retaining bolts and nuts that secure the blade. Remove blade. See Figure 4.7.

6. Remove the belt from around engine pulley.

TILT MOWER

UP ON ITS

BACK WHEELS!

REMOVE MOUNTING

SCREWS AND NYLON

LOCK NUTS

TRACTION

BELT

RETAINING

SCREW

DRIVE

BELT

COVER

FIGURE 4.7

7.Install the new belt from around engine pulley. Insert belt through opening in deck.

8.Secure the blade with retaining bolts and nuts. Tighten nuts and bolts to 30 to 40 ft. lbs.

9.Install new belt over transmission pulley. Install belt cover and secure with retaining bolts. Tighten securely.

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