Maintenance Instructions

CHECKING/SERVICING/

REPLACING/REPAIRING

Blade Brake Action

WARNING

It is important to check and maintain blade brake action for safe operation of the ma- chine.

Check the function of the cutter blade brake by engaging the blade clutch (PTO), operating the engine at full throttle, then disengaging the clutch and measuring how quickly the blades stop. Watch the rotation of the blade drive shaft as a visual indication that movement has stopped. If the brake is working properly, all rotation will stop five (5) seconds after disengagement of the clutch. If the brake system malfunctions -- blades do not stop in five (5) seconds -- repair the brake before operating the mower.

REPLACING/REPAIRING

DANGER

To prevent accidental starting of the engine when replacing parts or repairing the machine, remove the key from the ignition switch and disconnect the spark plug wires.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use genuine factory replacement parts. Substitute parts CAN result in product malfunction and possible injury to the operator and/or others.

Drive Belts

There are two (2) individual belts on the machine:

•Engine/PTO Belt

•Ground Drive Belt

The belts may be removed and replaced using the procedures described on the following pages.

Ground Drive Belt

Engine/PTO

Belt

Belt Locations

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