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Remove the blade bolt by turning the bolt counter-
clockwise. Remove blade and attaching hardware: bolt,
lock washer and hardened washer.
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Remove the Mulching plug.
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Remove rear insert.
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Remove the belt cover and the stripper.
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Disconnect cable from transmission.
MAINTENANCE
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Remove idler pulley from idler assembly.
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Remove belt from blade adapter / engine pulley and
idler assembly.
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Remove the old drive belt.
Replace the drive belt.
IMPORTANT! Always use genuine parts.
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Place new belt on rear transmission pulley. Be sure
the new belt is inside the tabs of the belt keeper.
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Route new belt through idler assembly to blade
adapter / engine pulley.
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Reinstall idler pulley.
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Position the blade adapter / engine pulley on the
engine crank shaft. Be sure key in blade adapter /
engine pulley and crankshaft keyway are aligned and
that the new belt is inside the tab of the belt retainer.
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Reattach cable to rear transmission and reattach
return spring to rear insert / rear transmission belt
keeper.
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Reinstall rear insert.
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Reinstall the blade. See instructions in the section
"Replacing the blades".
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Tighten spark plug.
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