Manual

SECTION7: SERVICE& ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the
spark plug wire and de-energize starter
before performing any repairs or
maintenance. DO NOT attempt any
maintenance or service to the engine and or
mower equipped with the safety key in the
unlocked and or energized mode.
WARNING: NEVER assume starter is de-
energized, even if the key is in the locked
position and!or removed from the engine.
ALWAYS de-energize starter prior to
performing any maintenance or service to
the engine and or mower. Follow instructions
on the engine and or machine to de-energize
starter. Always observe safety rules when
performing any maintenance.
ReplacingDriveBelt
1. Remove two shoulder screws securing the front
drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 14.
Shoulder
Front Drive
Screw
Figure 14
2. Press inward on the sides of the front drive cover
and release the tabs that secure the front drive
cover to the height adjuster brackets. Remove drive
cover from the mower.
3. Remove the idler and accompanying hardware
from the idler bracket using 7/16" wrench and
socket.
4. Remove the belt from the transmission pulley.
5. Lift and stabilize the front of the deck.
6. Loosen the center hex bolt and lower the blade and
engine pulley until there isadequate clearance to
move the belt past the belt keeper.
7. Lift the mower to access the belt from the underside
of the mower.
8. Slide the belt off the engine pulley and around the
blade. See Figure 15.
_b WARNING: Use a thick piece of rag to
handle the blade while sliding the belt in the
next step. Make sure the engine does not start
at all while doing this job.
9. Replace with the new belt, working around the
blade. Make sure the belt is firmly seated on the
engine pulley while pulling from the other side and
sliding it around the transmission pulley.
Reassemble the idler bracket. Tighten all
hardware.
10. Put the mower down with all four wheels firmly
placed on one level.
_ Engine Pulley
Figure 15
Belt
ReplacingRearFlap
1. To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire
rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 16.
2. Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending
the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.
Rear Discharge
Door
Handle
Bracket
\
Bracket
14
Rear
Flap
Figure 16
AdjustingHandleHeight
Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher
height position.
1. Remove the starter rope from the rope guide.
2. Remove the upper handle by removing the hand
knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle out
of the way, being careful not to bend or kink cables.
3. Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the
handle brackets. Refer to Figure 4.