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Note: It works best to roll the Belt off and onto the Blade Pulley on the opposite side of the Idler Pulley (right side of machine).
8. From the back of the Machine, Push the Idler Pulley away from the Drive Belt and pull the Drive Belt down to remove it from
the Clutch.
9. Pull the Drive Belt out from the back of the machine.
Installing the Belt
1. From the back of the machine, insert the new Drive Belt under the Clutch (Figure 36).
2. Pull the Idler Pulley out and position the Drive Belt onto the Clutch.
Tip: Use your right hand to push the Idler Pulley while using your left hand to position the belt.
3. From the front of the machine, position the drive belt over the top of the Blade Pulley while keeping it tight on the Clutch and
Idler Pulley.
4. Insert the Drive Belt “V” into the Blade Pulley Groove the left side of the machine. Rotate the Blade Pulley Clockwise until the
Drive Belt slides fully into the Pulley groove.
5. Perform a final check to ensure that the belt is installed properly into the Clutch, Idler and Blade Pulleys.
6. Reinstall the Belt Cover, Gas Tank Plate, and Cable Clamps that were removed in the previous section.
7. Secure the Fuel and Vapor Lines that were removed in the previous section into the Cable Guide.
Removing and Replacing the Swinging Blades
Note: Replace the Blade(s) when worn or damaged.
Tools and Supplies needed:
Two 1-1/8" Wrenches
Gloves
1. Disconnect the Tow Behind DR Field and Brush Mower from the Tow
Vehicle.
2. Use Jack Stands or Ramps to lift the front of the Mower off the Ground.
Chock the rear wheels to prevent them from moving.
3. Remove the Bolt and Lock Nut securing the Swinging Blade to the Blade
Carrier using two 1-1/8" Wrenches and remove the Blade. (Figure 37).
4. Position the new or sharpened Swinging Blade under the Blade Carrier. Push
the Bolt up From the Bottom and secure on top with the Locknut.
5. Using two 1-1/8" Wrenches, tighten the Locknut until it touches the Blade
Carrier to allow for the Blade Swinging action.
Note: If the Blade does not swing freely after tightening, loosen the Locknut about
1/4 to 1/2 turn.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the other Swinging Blade.
Lock Nut
Swinging
Blades
Blade
Carrie
Bolt
Figure 37
Wear gloves and use caution when pushing or pulling the wrench next to the blade. If the wrench slips off the bolt you may be
seriously injured.
When positioning the Gas Tank Plate be careful not to stretch the Fuel and Vapor Lines. Ensure that the Fuel and Vapor Lines are
not pinched under the Gas Tank Plate.
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