•Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft.
•Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges.
•Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with small holes in the blade.
•Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max.
NOTE: To ensure safe operation of your mower, the blade bolt must be checked periodically for correct torque.
Drive Belt Removal and Replacement (Models 820 Thru 829)
•Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine.
•Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage.
•Remove the grass bag, rear discharge chute assembly, and catcher panel.
•Remove the transmission belt cover by removing three bolts. See Figure 12.
Transmission |
Belt Cover |
Remove |
Bolt |
Remove |
Bolts |
Figure 12
•Tip the mower on its side and block securely.
•Remove the belt guard under the deck by removing two
Remove
Bolt
Remove
Center Bolt
Inside Belt
Guard
Figure 13
•Loosen the bolt which secures the idler pulley so you can remove the belt from between the idler pulley and the belt guard on the idler pulley bracket. See Figure 14.
Belt |
Guard |
Idler Pulley |
Pulley |
Figure 14
•Remove the belt from the transmission pulley by pulling it underneath the pulley.
•Remove the belt from around the blade.
NOTE: Before reassembling, you should remove the idler pulley from the idler bracket to clean and grease the needle bearing inside the pulley using an all- purpose grease. When reassembling, cupped side of washer must be against the idler bracket.
•Reassemble new belt following the previous instructions in reverse order.
•When reassembling the transmission belt cover, be certain the belt guard on the transmission cover is approximately 1/8” away from the belt.
•Make certain to tighten all nuts and bolts securely.
Storing your Lawn Mower
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage.
•Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.
IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
•Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.
•Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
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