Fuel Filter; Drive Belt Removal And Replacement - MTD 134-618-000 Owner's Manual

The blade can be tested for balance by balancing
it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal
^ from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
It is recommended that the blade
always be removed from the adapter
for the best test of balance.
C. Reassembly
Before reassembling the blade and the blade
adapter to the unit, lubricate the spindle and the
inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil.
Lubricating the bolt holes, bolts and inner surface
of the nuts with light oil is also recommended. A 4
oz. plastic bottle of light oil lubricant is available.
Order part number 737-0170. Engine oil may also
be used.
When replacing the blade, be sure to install the
blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom"
(or with part number) facing the ground when the
mower is in the operating position. Make certain
key is in place on the crankshaft.
Blade Mounting Torque
3/8" Dia. Bolt 375 in. lb. min., 450 in. lb. max.
5/16" Dia. Bolt 150 in. lb. min., 250 in. lb. max.
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL nuts
and bolts must be checked periodically for correct
tightness.
FUEL FILTER
Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line
fuel filter. Replace filter whenever contamination
or discoloration is noticed. Order replacement
filter through your engine authorized service
dealer.
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
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Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine.
NOTE
Figures 22 through 26 are shown
with the unit tipped up for clarity.
It is not necessary to tip the unit
to remove the belts.
1. Place the lift lever in the disengaged position.
2. Remove the two hex bolts (belt keepers) from
the engine pulley belt guard. See figure 22.
Do Not
Remove
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FIGURE 22.
3. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley.
4. Remove the two bolts, lock washers and nuts
on each side of the frame which hold the
engine pulley belt guard to the frame. See
figure 23..
FIGURE 23.
5. Remove the engine pulley belt guard by slip¬
ping it back and to the right. See figure 24.
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