Bolens 13875-8 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
FIGURE 25.
REMOVE CUTTING UNIT
FIGURE27.
6. Reverse these steps to re-i nstall the cutti ng
unit. Refer to the belt diagram decal on the
mower deck for correct drive installation.
1. Lower the cutting unit to the lowest height of
cut. Move the mower lever back into the OFF
position.2.
Remove the haripin cotter and pullout the
hitch pin. See figure 26.
NOTE
Make sure the mower lever is in theengaged
position (forward) when in-
stalling the cutting unit. Positionthe
drive belt between the blade
brake mechanism before moving the
lever to the OFF position.
FIGURE 28.
FIGURE 26.
3. Slip the mower drive belt off the bottom rim of
the engine drive pulley and out of the mower
drive idler and belt restrictor. Move the mower
lever out of the OFF Position and release it to
enable removal of the belt from between the
blade brake mechanism.
4. Lift the front end of the cutting unit by the
mower lift handle and move back slightly to
disconnect the mower hitch rod from the
hitch bracket and lower the cutting unit. See
figures 27 and 28.
5. Push the front of the rider by the lift bar and
roll the front wheels back over the top ot the
cutting unit for removal.
REPLACE MOWER BELT
See figure 29.
1. Remove the cutting unit from the rider as
described above.
2. Release the tension on the idler arm and
pulley and lift the worn belt from the blade
pulleys.
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