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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service or repairs with the engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove
key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure away from plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool
before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
4.3.1. MO WER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
The 33” and 38” mower deck drive belts do not
require any adjustment. If the belt does not drive
blade properly, replace belt as needed. Refer to
Section “BELT REPLACEMENT”. Belt routing
shown on this page. See Figure 4.2.
FIGURE 4.2
4.3.2. MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if signs of
excessive wear and/or damage are present.
4.3.3. BELT REM OVAL
1. Remove foot rest. Refer to Section “FOOT
REST REMOVAL”.
2. Remove old belt.
4.3.4. BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Route new belt around electric clutch pulley. See
Figure 4.3.
FIGURE 4.3
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MOWER
BELT
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
VIEW SHOWN FROM UNDERNEATH
WITH DECK REMOVED, DECK REMOVAL
NOT NECESSARY FOR MOWER BELT
REPLACEMENT
ROUTE MOWER BELT AROUND
ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
SPINDLE PULLEY ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
IDLER PULLEY
33” DECK
SPINDLE PULLEY SPINDLE PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY STATIONARY
PULLEY
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
38” DECK