Service Mower - Scotts S1642 Operator's Manual

Service Mower

Removing Mower
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety
Section.) Disengage mower blades and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing
mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent
engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades or working near blades.
2. Put lift lever in highest position.
3. Put wood blocks under each side of mower.
4. Put lift lever in lowest position, bringing deck down onto
blocks.
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Picture Note: Shown from behind L.H. front wheel.
5. Remove belt from engine drive sheave and belt guides:
a. Pull down on left-hand side of belt guide (A) and
rotate away from engine pulley (B).
b. Remove belt (C) from belt guide and pulley.
c. Return guide to original position. Insure that the
guide is seated into the hole.
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6. Remove spring locking pin and washer (D) holding
tension rod (E) to blade drive arm (F).
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G
7. Remove spring locking pins and washers (G) from front
draft rods (H) and remove draft arms from front axle
brackets. Store draft arms with mower.
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