Winter Storage - Husqvarna W3213 Operator's Manual

WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
WHEEL DRIVE BELT: If belts are worn or damaged,
wheels will not drive properly. To replace either belt,
proceed as follows:
1. Unhook brake linkage from brake band arm.
Located between the rear deck and the rear tire.
2. Unhook traction linkage from bellcrank. The traction
linkage connects the traction levers on the handle to
the bellcranks on each side of the mower. The
bellcranks are located behind the rear tires.
3. Unhook spring from belt guard. Located on the
sides of the tank support.
4. Remove belt guard.
5. Loosen bellcrank pivot and belt guard mounting
bolts, slide spacers off of bolts to gain clearance for
belt removal.
6. Remove belt.
7. To replace belt reverse the procedure and make
any needed adjustments.
BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
(32", 36" MOWERS)
BLADE DRIVE BELT: If the belt is worn or damaged,
blades will not drive properly. To replace this belt,
proceed as follows:
1. Close fuel tank shut-off valve and remove spark plug
wire.
2. Remove the belt cover from the mower deck.
3. Loosen the snubber bolt on the engagement idler
so belt can be removed.
4. Raise the rear of mower and block up the rear tires
to gain access to the underside of rear deck.
5. Remove the rear belt shield from the underside of
rear deck.
6. Loosen the engine bolts with belt guides and rotate
them away from the engine pulley. Belt guides can be
seen in figure 4 on page 9.
7. Loosen the belt guides located around the pulleys
on the front deck. Belt guides are 5/16" bolts and
must be loosened to remove the belt.
8. Remove belt.
9. To replace belt - reverse the procedure and make
any needed adjustments to belt guides or belt
tension.
Service
TRANSMISSION BELT REPLACEMENT
(32", 36" & 48" MOWERS)
1. Blade drive belt must be removed from engine
pulley before transmission belt can be removed. See
blade drive replacement, use steps 4, 5, and 6. Also
see figure 4 on page 9.
2. Loosen nut on the transmission idler pulley and
slide pulley in slot to relieve tension on belt.
3. Remove the belt from the transmission pulley and
the engine pulley.
4. Reverse the procedure for replacement.
AUXILIARY BELT REPLACEMENT
(48" MOWERS)
1. Loosen the auxiliary belt adjusting rod. To relieve
tension on the belt. See figure 6 on page 8.
2. Remove belt guides from the center spindle.
3. Remove belt.
4. Reverse procedure for replacement. Adjust belt to
proper tension.
BLADE ENGAGMENT FRICTION WASHER
1. If friciton washer is worn - replace.
2. If friction washer is sticking - lubricate with
Chemplex 710 silicone compound.

WINTER STORAGE

To prepare your Husqvarna mower for winter storage,
perform the routine maintenance and necessary
adjustments and record the part numbers of worn or
broken parts so they may be ordered and replaced
before the next mowing season. Use only authentic
Husqvarna replacement parts to insure proper fit and
the safety of your mower is maintained.
Treat the fuel in the tank with a fuel stabilizer (such as
STA-BIL). This will minimize the formation of fuel gum
deposits during storage. Read and follow the mix ratio
on the container. Run the engine for at least 10
minutes after adding the stabilizer to bring it into the
carburetor.
These few tips will help make your mower ready when
needed for the next mowing season and insure many
years of dependable service.
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