WARNING
DONOTattempt any maintenance,adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengineand blade.
Disconnectspark plug wire and secure awayfrom spark
plug. Engineand components are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
BeltService
On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits power
from the engineto the transmission that powers the rear
wheels.Should the belt become worn, it could cause slip-
page,which would impair mower performance. Thecondi-
tion of the engine belt should be checked after every 25
hours of mower operation.
EngineDriveBelt Replacement
1. Empty the fuel tank.
2. Removethe blade (A, Figure 21). Referto the Section
entitled "Blade Sharpening".
3. Removethe hardware (B) securing the two-piece belt
cover beneaththe deck. Removethe cover.
4. Removethe rearcover of the mower. Referto the Section
entitled "Rear Cover Removal& Installation".
5. To replacethe belt:
a. Remove the hardware(B, Figure22) securing the belt
guide (A) to the transmission assembly. Removethe
belt guide.
b. Remove the belt from the transmission and engine
pulleys, noting the belt routing.
c. Replacethe belt.
d. Replacethe belt guide onto the transmission.
6. Replacethe covers and blade.
Note: Recommendedblade torque is 40 ft. Ibs.
\
Figure22: Removing the belt guide
m.
co
co
Figure21. Removing the blade and belt cover
13
To Next Page