Idler Arm Assembly Removal - Hydro Models - Simplicity Coronet Series Service & Repair Manual

7 Foot Controls Repair

Idler Arm Assembly Removal - Hydro Models

IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL -
HYDRO MODELS
1. Remove the mower deck. See Mower Deck Repair.
2. Elevate the rear of the unit. See Elevating Rear End
for Safe Service in Wheel Repair Section.
3. Disconnect the idler arm spring (A, Figure 7).
4. Remove the cotter pin and clutch rod from the rear
clutch rod (A, Figure 8) and disconnect the rod from
the idler arm assembly.
5. Remove the long carriage bolt, (B, Figure 8) and
spacer that attach the idler arm assembly (C) to the
frame and let the arm assembly hang on the belt.
6. Note the position of the idler pulley belt guide relative
to the idler arm. Loosen the idler pulley belt guide
and remove the idler arm assembly.
7. Inspect and repair the idler arm assembly as neces-
sary.
8. Install the idler arm assembly in the reverse order of
removal. After installation perform the Idler Pulley /
Clutch Adjustment found in the Adjustments section.
Figure 7. Hydro Model Rear End
A. Idler Arm Spring
A
B
C
Figure 8. Idler Arm Removal - Hydro Models
A. Clutch Rod
B. Idler Arm Carriage Bolt
C. Idler Arm Assy.
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A