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Lower
Pulley Half
Figure 26
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Place the new belt over the transmission pulley.
Start the belt in the pulley groove and rotate the
pulley until the belt is seated in transmission pulley.
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Place the belt between the idler pulley and the belt
keeper bracket.
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Using a pair of pliers, rotate the belt keeper bracket
so that it snaps into slot on the idler bracket.
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Tighten the idler pulley bolt and lock nut half a turn.
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Place the belt between the two pulley halves on the
crankshaft. Make sure to route the belt inside the
belt guard pin. See Figure 27.
Upper
Pulley
Half
Tab
Belt
Guard Pin
Figure 27
When replacing the belt, do not disas-
IMPORTANT:
semble the lower pulley assembly.
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Pinch both sides of the belt together so that the belt
is not in the pulley groove, and the lower pulley can
be pushed towards the engine. See Figure 28.
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
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Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
in the lubrication instructions.
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We do not recommend the use of pressure
washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They
may cause damage to electric components,
spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use
of water will result in shortened life and reduce
serviceability.
Crankshaft
Belt
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Belt
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Lower
Pulley
Half
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NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
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Lower Pulley
Half
Figure 28
Pivot the control arm back to its original position
and reinstall the six-speed cable into the slot. See
Figure 29.
Check and make sure the belt is routed inside the
pulley halves and the belt guard pin.
Six-Speed
Cable Slot
Control
Arm
Figure 29
Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear
mower housing.
Pivot the baffle back to its original position and
secure with three hex screws earlier removed.
Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and
reinstall the spacer, wave washer, blade adapter
assembly, and blade in the correct order.
Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade to torque:
450-600 in. lbs.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
Belt
Belt
Guard Pin
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