Off-Season Storage - MTD 14BI845H129 Operator's Manual

• Remove the left hand pulley cover by unhooking
the spring and removing five self-tapping screws.
See Figure 28.
• Remove the first drive belt.
• Remove the right hand pulley cover by removing
three self-tapping screws.
• Pivot the spring-loaded idler and lift the belt.
Remove the belt from around the three deck
pulleys.
• Reassemble new belts in reverse order.
Front Drive Belt
• Depress the clutch pedal and set parking brake.
• Remove the deck from the tractor.
Self-Tapping
Screw
• Remove the two pins which act as belt keepers by
the variable speed pulley. For the location of the
variable speed pulley, see Figure 30.
• Roll the belt off the variable speed pulley, then
remove from the engine pulley.
• Reassemble the new belt.
Bear Drive Belt
• First remove the front drive belt as instructed in the
previous section.
• Disconnect the spring which secures the idler
pulley to the frame. See Figure 30.
• Remove the transmission cover by unscrewing the
two knobs and removing two machine screws.
• Roll the belt over the top of the transmission pulley.
Remove belt from the variable speed pulley.
• Reassemble the new belt.
Engine
Pulley
Keeper
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Disconnect
this spring
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Pulley
Speed
Figure 29
Raise and block the front wheels of the tractor.
Remove the four self-tapping screws which hold
the belt keeper assembly to the frame at the engine
pulley. Push the belt keeper assembly forward and
out of the way. See Figure 29.
Pulley
Figure 30
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer
than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.
• Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
NOTE: 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.
Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entire
machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces.
Refer to the engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions. The engine must be
completely drained of fuel and afuel stabilizer used
to prevent gum deposits from forming on essential
carburetor parts, fuel lines and fuel tanks.
• Charge the battery fully. Remember that the battery
loses some of its charge each day when the unit is
not used. NEVER store battery without a full
charge. Recharge battery before returning to
service or every two months, whichever occurs first.
• When storing unit for extended periods, disconnect
battery cables. Removing battery from unit is
recommended.
• Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
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