Section 5: Maintenance
WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
ENGINE STORAGE
If engine will be unused for 30 days or more, prepare it for storage by following the recommended procedures found in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
MOWER SERVICE
The following maintenance/repair proce- dures can be performed by either the owner or an authorized service dealer. See an authorized service dealer for complete mower service.
TIPPING MOWER FOR SERVICE
The belt cover must be removed to per- form several maintenance procedures.
To Remove Belt Cover:
1.Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Remove four screws (R, Figure
To Reinstall Belt Cover:
1.Position belt cover in place.
2.Secure with the four screws removed earlier.
5. Loosen four mounting bolts (L) se- |
curing spindle housing (beneath mower |
deck) to mower deck. |
6. Slide spindle housing (with pulley at- |
tached) toward center. |
7. Replace belt (N) with new belt. |
IMPORTANT: SET BLADES PERPEN- |
DICULAR (90°) TO EACH OTHER. |
8. Rotate arm (K) to move spindle |
housing and apply tension to belt. Belt |
cogs and pulley grooves must mesh to- |
gether. When applying moderate finger |
tension |
approximately 1/2” (12.7 mm) at (P), |
WARNING
Before servicing underside of mower, stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove ignition key from keyswitch on electric start models. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.
When servicing the underside of the mower for any reason, the mower should only be tipped backward on its rear wheels (and securely propped up to prevent it from falling). Tipping the mower forward or to either side could result in damage to engine.
TIP: Before tipping mower, install a small plastic sandwich style bag under the gas cap and tighten securely. This will virtually eliminate any fuel weepage from the cap. Be sure to remove the plastic bag before
BELT COVER REMOVAL
WARNING
Do not operate unit without belt cover installed. Failure to follow this instruc- tion could result in personal injury or property damage.
R
Figure 5-5: Belt cover removal.
BLADE SPINDLE BELT
REPLACEMENT
Follow this procedure to remove and re- place the blade spindle drive belt (re- move blade drive belt first; see “Blade Drive Belt Replacement” in this Section).
1.Stop engine, wait for all parts to
stop moving and disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Remove belt cover (see “Belt Cover Removal”).
3.Align sight holes (O, Figure
4.Loosen screw (J) and rotate arm (K) to the rear.
midpoint of deck. |
9. Tighten bolts (L) to 15 |
Nm). Tighten screw (J). |
10. Blades must not contact deck. |
Check and readjust as needed. |
11. Reinstall blade drive belt and belt |
cover (removed earlier). |
FRONT
N PO J 
M
K L
BLADES
MUST BE PERPENDICULAR
TO EACH OTHER
Figure 5-6: Blade Spindle Belt.
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