Manual

Placethenewbeltoverthetransmissionpulley.
Startthebeltinpulleygrooveandrotatepulleyuntil
beltisseatedintransmissionpulley.
Placebeltbetweenidlerpulleyandthebeltkeeper
bracket.
Usingpliers,rotatethebeltkeeperbracketsothatit
snapsintoslotontheidlerbracket.
Tightentheidlerpulleyboltandlocknut1/2turn
usingtwo7/16"wrenches.
Placebeltbetweenthetwopulleyhalvesonthe
crankshaft.Makesuretoroutethebeltinsidethe
beltguardpin.SeeFigure18.
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Belt
\X_>_--_-'_,_ J'_"-Lower Pulley
Belt alf
Guard PinF __L_ -"
Figure 18
IMPORTANT: When replacing the belt, do not
disassemble the lower pulley assembly.
Pinch belt together so that it isnot in the pulley
groove, and the lower pulley can be pushed
towards the engine. See Figure 19.
Low_ Belt
Half
Pivot the control arm back to its original position
and reinstall the three-speed cable into the slot.
See Figure 20.
Check and make sure the belt is routed inside the
pulley halves and the belt guard pin.
Three-Speed
Cable Slot
Control
Arm
Figure 20
Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear
mower housing.
Pivot the baffle back to its original position and
secure with three hex screws earlier removed. You
wilt need a 3/8" socket for those screws.
Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and
reinstall spacer, wave washer, blade adapter
assembly and the blade in the correct order.
Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade. Follow
recommended torque which is 450-600 in. Ibs.
Belt
Guard Pin
Figure 19
SECTION9: OFFSEASONSTORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare your
lawn mower for storage.
Clean and lubricate the mower thoroughly as
described in the lubrication instructions.
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure
washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They may
cause damage to electric components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
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 rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
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