Service Mower - 31
SERVICE MOWER
4. Put wood blocks under each side of mower.
5. Put mower lift lever in mowing (lower) position.
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6. Install rear draft arms, one on each side of machine, to
mower lift brackets with spring loaded J-pins (A).
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7. Put front lift rod assembly (B) in slotted brackets (C) on
mower and install front lift rod assembly to front of machine
frame.
8. Push up on lever (D) and lock into machine frame.
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9. Put mower drive belt (E) on engine drive sheave.
10.Push drive belt tension rod (F) into bracket (G).
11.Raise mower lift lever to transport (upper) position.
12.Remove wood blocks from both sides of mower.
13.Level mower.
Replacing Mower Drive Belt
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Remove mower.
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3. Remove three cap screws and belt shields (A).
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4. Put drive belt tension rod (B) in released position as
shown and disconnect idler spring (C).
5. Remove mower belt (D).
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D
C
B
E
F
G
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before replacing
mower drive belt:
Stop engine.
Remove key.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Wear gloves when replacing belt.
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A
B
C
D