ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2. INSTALLATION
1. Set the engine on the mower deck and install the four 5/16-24 x 1" engine mounting flange bolts.
TORQUE: 22 N•m (16 ft-lb)
2. SKA and VKA types only:
• Reinstall the drive belt and pulley (SKA:
3. VKA type only:
• Reinstall and adjust the belt guide
4. Install the Woodruff key in the crankshaft and position
the blade holder on the crankshaft. Be sure the
Woodruff key remains in place when installing.
5. Attach the blade holder using the 3/8-24 x 1" flange
bolt.
TORQUE: 49 ~ 59 N•m (36 ~ 43 ft-lb)
6. Attach the blade using the two special bolts and washers.
TORQUE: 49 ~ 59 N•m (36 ~ 43 ft-lb)
7. Connect the flywheel brake cable to the engine.
8. Attach the recoil starter rope to the handlebar rope guide.
9. Add oil
(page
3-6) and gasoline before starting the engine.
4-2
HRS216PKA • HRS216SKA • HRS216VKA
(P.
12-2), VKA:
(P.
12-3)).
(P.
12-5).
VKA Type shown
BELT GUIDE
DRIVE PULLEY
WASHER
DRIVE BELT
WOODRUFF KEY
BLADE HOLDER
BLADE
SPECIAL BLADE BOLT