Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug.

4.3.8.Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Of Hex

Shaft

To replace the bearing on the pulley end of the hex shaft, proceed as follows:

1. Hold the hex shaft with an adjustable wrench held next to the pulley.

2. Remove the 3/8” hex lock nut which is located at the end of the hex shaft on the outside of the right wheel bracket. See Figure 4.17.

3. Remove holder, O-ring and bearing.

4. Install new bearing.

5. Carefully install new O-ring over the outside of the new bearing.

6. Install bearing holder and secure with screws.

7. Install 3/8” hex lock nut.

BALL BEARING

“O” RING

3/8”

LOCK

NUT

BALL

BEARING

HOLDER

FIGURE 4.17

4.4.BELT SERVICE

On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits power from engine to drive disc. The drive disc powers the poly-v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rear wheels. Should these belts become worn, they could cause slippage which would impair mower performance. The condition of the engine belt and poly-v belt should be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation.

4.4.1.Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Standard and Stretch Type Belts)

1.Empty the fuel tank.

2.Standard Belt: Unhook the idler spring from the right rear wheel bracket. See Figures 4.18.

2.A. Stretch Belt: Proceed to Step 3. There is no idler pulley on these models to disconnect. See Figure 4.18A.

 

RIGHT REAR WHEEL

 

 

BRACKET

IDLER

 

 

SLOT IN

 

SPRING

IDLER

 

DECK

 

ARM

 

 

 

DRIVE DISC

DRIVE BELT

ENGINE DRIVE PULLEY

TOP VIEW OF ENGINE WITH STANDARD TYPE BELT ROUTING

FIGURE 4.18

DRIVE BELT

ENGINE DRIVE PULLEY

DRIVE DISC

TOP VIEW OF ENGINE WITH STRETCH TYPE BELT ROUTING

FIGURE 4.18A

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