Use and Care Manual

When ordering replacement parts
* = USE PAINT CODE: TK=BLACK
21
REMOVING BELT
(See FIGURE 21.2)
• Disconnect negative Battery
• terminal before working on
• the Cutter.
• Locate the six Screws 7 securing the Belt Cover 6 .
Using the 9/16” wrench/socket, remove the screws.
• Carefully slide Cover to the fuel line side of the Cutter
deck and set out of the way of the Blade Pulley 4 . Do
not place tension on the fuel lines.
• Wearing Gloves, remove the Belt 5 from the Engine
Pulley 1 and Blade Driver Pulley 4 by rotating the
Driver Pulley and rolling the Belt over the edge as you
rotate.
• Once the Belt is loose, remove it from the Engine
Pulley and remove the Belt from the Cutter.
• If Belt is too difficult to roll off, you may need to
loosen the tension of the Idler Pulley 2 3 . Loosen the
Idler Spring Nut 8 until the Belt can be removed. Be
sure to re-tighten the Nut when the new Belt is
installed. Check for proper belt tension after
tightening.
NOTE: Use caution when moving gas tank. Wait until muffler has cooled before
attempting work on the belt.
• Wrench/Socket
Qty. Size
(1) 9/16”
(1) 1/2”
Tools Required:
FIGURE 21.2
INSTALLING BELT
(See FIGURE 21.1)
• Wrap new Belt around the Engine Pulley 1 .
• Wrap the Belt around the Blade Pulley 4 .
• Place Belt against Idler Pulley 2 and
reapply tension to the Idler Spring 3 8 if
required.
• Check to ensure Belt is properly seated on
all pulleys.
• Replace Cover and fasten with removed
Screws 7 .
See Page 27 & 28 for
replacement part numbers
See Page 23, 27 & 28 for
replacement part numbers
BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONBELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
FIGURE 21.1
• Gloves