Manual

• Slidethebeltoffofthevariable-speedpulleyasyou
liftthepulleyupandoutthroughthebatterytray
opening.
• Removetherearidlerpulleyfromthedouble-idler
bracketwhileunroutingthebeltfromaroundboth
therearandthefrontidlerpulley.RefertoFigure
15.
• Removethehexboltfromthecenteroftheelectric
PTOclutchandgentlyloweritoffoftheengine
crankshaft.Becarefulnottoloseanywashersor
whichmaybefoundontopofthePTOclutch.
IMPORTANT:WhenremountingthePTOclutch,torque
thecenterhexbolttobetween38foot-poundsand50
foot-pounds.
• Removethedrivebeltbyfeedingitfrombothends
towardthefrontidlerpulleyonthedouble-idler
bracket.SeeFigure15.
• Reassemblebyfollowingtheabovestepsin
reverseorder.
• Reroutethenewbeltaroundthepulleys,belt
keepersandkeeperpinsEXACTLYastheoldone
wasrouted.RefertoFigure15.
Thedrivepedalisproperlyadjustedwhenthehole
foundinthedouble-idlerbrackethasapproximately
1-3/8"oftravelwithtenpoundsofpressureappliedto
thedrivepedal.SeeFigure16.
Double-idler
Bracket
Hole
\D
Idler
Adjuster Rod
Front of Tractor
NOTE: View shown from above tractor.
Figure 16
Adjust the drive pedal after replacing the drive belts on
your tractor, if necessary, as follows:
• Locate the speed control assembly on the
underside of the steering support bracket. See
Figure 17,.
• Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is
fastened to the speed control assembly (be careful
not to lose the small flat washers found on the pin).
See Figure 17
Idler Adj. Rod
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Drive Pedal Speed Control
Return Spring Assembly
Figure 17
• Remove the drive pedal return spring.
• Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the pin from the
speed control assembly. See *Figure 17.
• Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward
to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double-idler
bracket until proper adjustment is achieved.
• Reassemble by following the above steps in
reverse order.
Tires
WARNING: Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and
approximately 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the tire
sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or
maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure
could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
Cutting
Blades
WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off,
remove ignition key, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before removing
the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or
replacement. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting
blade.
WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade
adapter and/or spindle for cracks or damage,
especially if you strike a foreign object.
Replace immediately if damaged.
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