DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (Model 370 Series)
If you need to replace a worn or broken drive belt, follow steps 1 through 22.
Step 1. Disconnect the spark plug and ground it.
Step 2. Drain the fuel tank.
Step 3. Remove rear hub caps and wheels.
Step 4. Remove eight phillips head screws.
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(Behind Wheel)
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Step 5. Tip mower back on its handle and block securely.
Step 6. Remove blade and blade adapter.
Step 7. Remove three hex head screws holding small baffle.
Step 8. Remove small baffle.
Step 9. Remove large baffle.
Small Baffle
Blade Adapter
Blade
Large Baffle
Hex Head Screw
Step 10. Loosen hex lock nut holding idler bearing.
Step 11. Push back and rotate belt keeper.
Step 12. Remove and replace belt.
Step 13. Replace belt keeper to its original position. Tighten the hex lock nut.
Belt Keeper
Hex Lock Nut
Mower shown tipped on engine for clarity. Remember, only tip mower back on its handle with the spark plug facing up. Otherwise, oil will spill if turned upside down.
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