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4. Loosen (do not remove) the hex nut which; iecures
the variable speed pulley bracket tc allow
clearance in order to remove the belts. /\ 9/16"
socket wrench is required.
5. Remove belt from transmission pulley and idler
pulley. Remove the rear drive belt from aro jnd the
top of the variable speed pulley.
6. Reassemble new belt, following instructions in
reverse order.
Removing the Forward Drive Belt (See figi re 23)
1. To remove the forward drive belt, first rem Dve the
rear drive belt (steps 1 through 5 of the prc ceding
instructions).
2. Remove the deck belt from the engine pulle f (steps
1 through 3 of "Removing The Deck Bel ").
3. Remove the engine pulley belt guard by re noving
two self-tapping screws from each side of the
frame. Remove the engine pulley belt gi ard by
moving it back and to the left.
4. Remove the forward drive belt from the engine
pulley and from the variable speed pulley.
5. Reassemble new belt, following instruct ons in
reverse order.
Engine
BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION
WARNING: When removing the battery,
follow this order of disassembly to f revent
the screwdriver from shorting agai ist the
frame.
1. Remove the Negative cable.
2. Remove the Positive cable.
To install a battery:
1. Attach the Positive cable.
2. Attach the Negative cable.
JUMP STARTING
1. Attach the first jumper cable from the Positive ter¬
minal of the good battery to the Positive terminal
of the dead battery.
2. Attach the second jumper cable from the Negative
terminal of the good battery to the FRAME OF THE
UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY.
WARNING: Failure to use this starting pro¬
cedure could cause sparking, and the gas
in either battery could explode.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
1. Check periodically (every two weeks or before and
after charging) to be sure electrolyte level is above
the lowest line on battery. Add only distilled water
or a good quality drinking water. NEVER add ad¬
ditional acid or other chemicals to battery after in¬
itial activation.
2. The battery should be checked with a hydrometer
after every 25 hours of operation. If the specific
gravity is less than 1.225, remove battery and
recharge.
3. Coat the terminals and exposed wiring with a thin
coat of grease or petroleum jelly for longer service
and protection against electrolyte corrosion.
4. The battery should be kept clean. Any deposits of
acid should be neutralized with soda and water.
Be careful not to get this solution in the cells.
BATTERY STORAGE
1. Charge battery using normal methods. NEVER
store discharged battery as it will not recover.
2. When storing battery for extended periods, discon¬
nect battery cables. Removing battery from unit is
recommended.
3. Store in cold, dry place.
4. Recharge battery whenever the specific gravity is
less than 1.225, before returning to service, or
every two months, whichever occurs first.
COMMON CAUSES FOR BATTERY FAILURE ARE:
1. Overcharging
2. Undercharging
3. Lack of water
4. Loose hold downs and/or corroded connections
5. Excessive loads
6. Battery electrolyte substitutes
7. Freezing of electrolyte
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