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Variable Speed Pulley
Spring
Loaded
Idler
Transmission
Pulley
Figure 14
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Drop the pulley down and remove the belt.
•
Replace new belt and reassemble.
•
Make sure that the belt is routed inside of belt
keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in the
same location from where it was removed.
Upper Variable Speed Belt
•
Remove the engine pulley using a 5/8" socket
wrench with a 6" extension. The engine pulley is
located in front of the transmission.
•
Drop the engine pulley down and remove the belt
from around it.
•
Push the idler bracket to the right and remove the
belt. See Figure 14 .
•
Replace belt and reassemble.
Battery
The battery is located under the hood assembly. The
positive battery terminal is marked (+); the negative
battery terminal is marked (–).
Safe Handling
•
Shield eyes and protect skin and clothing when
handling battery acid (electrolyte) or a battery
containing acid.
•
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes and other sources of
ignition away. Remember that battery contains
explosive gases.
•
Work in a well-ventilated area when filling
(activating), charging and using the battery.
•
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
•
Connect positive terminal first to prevent sparks
from accidental grounding.
•
Do not use the riding mower battery to start other
vehicles.
Spring
Loaded
Idler
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Engine Pulley
•
Deck Belt
IMPORTANT:
correct terminals; reversing them could change polarity
and cause damage to the engine's alternating system.
Connecting Battery Cables
To reconnect battery cables, if the battery was removed
for some reason, follow instructions on page 7.
To jump-start
NOTE: This riding mower is equipped with a remote
battery charging terminal on the solenoid on the right
side of the frame under the hood. Use this terminal only
to jump-start the engine.
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WARNING:
Do not short battery terminals
by making a connection between either two
battery posts or between the positive terminal,
marked + on the battery, and the riding mower
frame. Before installing battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings etc. from
your person.
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
Always keep battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.
After cleaning, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly
or grease to both terminals.
If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect
the NEGATIVE (black) wire from its terminal first,
followed by the POSITIVE (red) wire. When re-
installing battery, always connect the POSITIVE
(red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (black) wire.
Be certain that wires are connected to the
Throttle
Bracket
Pos. Lead of
Jumper Cable
Use this terminal
Figure 15
Neg. Lead of
Jumper Cable
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