DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (Model 380 Series)
If you need to replace a worn or broken drive belt, follow steps 1 through 30.
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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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
Step 10. Loosen hex lock nut holding idler bearing.
Step 11. Using a pair of pliers, pull back and rotate belt keeper bracket from the slot on idler pulley.
Step 12. Slide the belt out from between the Belt Keeper Bracket and the idler pulley.
Transmission
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Belt
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Idler Pulley |
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Idler Pulley |
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Locknut |
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Hex Head Screw
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