Drive Belt Removal (Upper And Lower) - Bolens Service Manual

17.7. Using a 1/2 inch socket remove the four self tap-
ping hex screws securing the spindle assembly
to the cutting deck. See Figure 24.
Self Tapping Hex Screws
17.8. Install the new spindle in the reverse order
above.
NOTE: During reassembly, torque the self tap-
ping hex screws to between 90 and 110 inch-
pounds.
NOTE: Torque the blade spindle hex flange nut
to between 70 and 90 foot-pounds.
18. DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (UPPER AND
LOWER)
NOTE: An air impact wrench will be required to
remove the engine pulley during this procedure.
It is recommended that both drive belts be changed at
the same time.
18.1. Place the deck engagement/lift lever in the fully
forward position.
18.2. Set the parking brake on the unit.
Figure 24
18.3. Unthread the shift knob and remove the two
flange screws securing the shift cover panel in
place. See Figure 25.
Shift Knob
Flange Screws
18.4. Remove the shift cover panel.
NOTE: Remove the yellow wire that is attached
to the spring switch on the underside of the shift
cover panel.
18.5. Using a spring puller or recoil rope disconnect
the spring that is attached to the small hook
found on the left rear portion of the transmission.
(Rear Deck Stabilizer Spring) See Figure 26.
Rear Deck Stabilizer Spring
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Figure 25
Recoil Rope
Figure 26