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Replacing the Mower Belt (continued)
9. Use the spring-removal tool to install the idler spring over the deck hook and place
tension on the idler pulley and the mower belt.
10. Tighten the nut securing the wire form to the idler pulley.
Note:
11. Install the pulley covers.
Mower-Deck Maintenance
Blade Safety
• Inspect the blades periodically for wear or damage.
• Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use caution
when servicing them. Only replace damaged blades; never straighten or weld them.
• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to
rotate.
• Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Blade Service
To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and
replacement, keep extra blades on hand.
Replace the blades if they hit a solid object, or if the blade is out of balance or bent.
Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
3. Disconnect the spark-plug wires from the spark plugs.
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Position the wire form against the idler arm.
position.
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