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ASSEMBLY
1. Unpack the drive and deck.
2. Remove the belt covers, fig 1, Items 27.
3. Mount the idlers on the studs as in fig 2. Note the
different sleeve lengths of the idlers. The short
sleeve goes next to the high rotor and the tall
sleeve goes next to the low rotor. Set the idlers
on the studs with the extended sleeves down.
Work from the rear of the mower.
4. Set the belts as in fig 3; low belt first. This belt
positioning is important for ease of assembly.
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2
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3
5. Hook the springs to the idler assembly from
underneath as in figs 2 & 4, solid lines.
6. Set the drive in position on the deck; do not
bolt
it down. Slip the belts on the drive pulley and
then on the rotor pulleys. Let the idlers float at
this time; solid lines, fig 4.
7. Bolt the drive to the deck. The 2 carriage bolts
are inserted from under the deck, fig 1, Items 41,
42 & 43. Be sure that the heads seat properly in
the deck. The 3 hex bolts fasten from the top, fig
1, Items 29 & 40. Start all bolts and nuts before
tightening.
fig 4
8. Working from the sides, grip the springs with a spring
puller or clamp-lock pliers or equivalent. Extend the
spring hook up, over, and through the spring hole.
The belts are now in tensioned running position;
dotted lines fig 4.
9. Replace the belt covers.
10. Install the bushings in the caster wheels and
bolt the wheels in the caster forks.
LUBRICATION
1. Grease the spindle bearing weldment housing through
the grease fitting, with general purpose grease fig 1,
Item 8 & 24. Add grease until it comes out the vent
hole; opposite side of the grease fitting. Re-grease
every 8
HOURS of operation or more often when
operating in severe dust or sand.
2. Grease the bronze bearing and caster wheels through
the grease fittings with general purpose grease fig 1,
Items 38 & 49. Add grease until it comes out the
bearings. Re-grease periodically, especially when
operating in severe dust or sand.