Manual

Belt Guard

Figure 18

3. Remove the belt guard. The blade can be

removed for convenience. See Figure 18,

Engine _"_"

Pulley'_o

Belt

Wood

Block

pindle Housing

Figure 19

NOTE: Do not tip the unit forward unless gas and

oil have been drained.

4. Place a block of wood on the floor and tip the

unit forward resting the blade spindle housing on

the block of wood. Apply force down to

compress the spring on the blade shaft. Remove

the belt from the engine pulley, then lift belt off

blade pulley. See Figure 19.

5. Reinstall the replacement belt and hardware in

the reverse order of disassembly. Refer to

Figure 17.

6. Replace oil and gasoline according to

specifications in the engine manual.

SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON

STORAGE

The following steps should be taken to prepare unit

for storage.

1. Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly according to

the lubricationsection.

2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine

storage instructions.

3. Coat edging blade with chassis grease to

prevent rusting.

4. Store unit in a dry, clean area. Do not store next

to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment

in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care

should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a

light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially

springs and bearings.