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31Section 7 — Service
4. Remove the four hair pins from the right and left side of the
Hair Pin
Hair Pin
Deck Lift
Bracket
Figure 1-3
5. Shift the deck forward until the trailing link is free and you
are able to remove the deck.
6. Turn the front caster wheels outward.
7. To install reverse the process.
8. Adjust the belt tension according to the instructions on page 28.
Replacing the Deck Belt
Follow the instructions for removing the deck.
2. Unscrew the wing nuts from the deck covers and remove
both covers.
Using a ⁄
drive end into the ⁄
assembly and push the idler arm counterclockwise. See
belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from the pulley.
Lower Idler Arm
Assembly
Figure 1-4
4. Remove the blade drive belt from all the pulleys.
5.
proper belt routing.
Figure 1-5
NOTE: When replacing belts do not overtighten. Adjust
the idler pulley so that a ten-pound pull with a spring scale
between two pulleys deflects the belt about ⁄
Replacing the Blades
WARNING!
position and remove the key from the switch. Protect
your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the
blades. When servicing the mower deck, be careful
not to cut yourself on the sharpened blades.
Remove key from the ignition and disconnect the spark plug.
2.
block it in that position.
Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it to prevent
it from turning, or secure the blade by placing a block of wood
Figure 1-6