Off-Season Storage - MTD 12AV566M055 Operator's Manual

3. Press inward on tab on the engine baffle to release it from
the baffle bracket. See Fig. 7-3.
4.
Figure 7-3
Slide belt off of engine pulley and thread through the
opening in the deck. See Figure 7-4.
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Figure 7-4
NOTE:When removing belt on units with a 25mm adapter,
the pulleys and washers may also break free from the
crankshaft. Be sure to make note of the orientation of these
items for reassembly.
5. Replace with new belt, making sure belt is firmly seated on
engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding
it around the transmission pulley.
6. Reattach engine baffle and reassemble blade as described
in the previous section.
7. Turn mower back over and make sure belt is seated on the
transmission pulley. Pivot the belt keeper wire back into its
operating position and snap into the slot provided.
8. Reassemble front drive cover.
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower
for storage.
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the
lubrication instructions.
Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your
unit.
Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent
rusting.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly
ventilated 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 of your lawn
mower before storage.
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