Dismounting; Rotary Broom Dismounting; Drive Mechanism Dismounting; End Of Season Storage - Sears CRAFTSMAN C 151 61680 3 Owner's Manual

ROTARY BROOM DISMOUNTING

1. Select a level surface, set parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key to prevent
accidental starting.
2. Straighten the broom perpendicular with the
tractor.
3. Set the parking stands in their most extended
position Make sure the brush bristles never touch
the ground.
4. Lower the broom to the ground.
5. Remove the hair pin from the handle and remove
handle.
6. Loosen and remove the belt from the tractor drive
pulley and idlers.
7. Detach the broom from the subframe by lifting the
spring locks and pulling back the broom one side
at a time.
8. Remove the rear counterweights.

DISMOUNTING

DRIVE MECHANISM DISMOUNTING

a) Dismount the rotary broom.
b) Remove the rear counterweight when you remove
the front attachment.
c) Dismount the drive mechanism by supporting it in
hand and removing the pins. Carefully lower to the
ground. Remove the V-belt from engine pulley.
Manual clutch activated by cable:
Unhook cable shield by removing the hair pin.
Unhook spring. Pull out drive mechanism from
underneath tractor.
d) You may leave the subframe on tractor all year long
or remove it if preferred.
e) Reinstall mower if needed.

END OF SEASON STORAGE

1. Clean the broom and inside of the hood and paint
all the parts where the paint has worn off.
2. Take note of the replacement parts needed for
next season.
3. Lubricate all grease fittings and all moving parts.
4. Store broom on parking stands. Make sure the
brush bristles never touch the ground.
5. If brush bristles are exposed to direct sunlight,
protect the bristles with a tarp.
6. Store the broom in a dry place.
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