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REAR DEFLECTOR (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear defl ector, attached between the
rear wheels of your mower, is provided to
minimize the pos si bil i ty that objects will
be thrown out of the rear of the mower
into the operator mowing position. If the
defl ector becomes dam aged, it should be
replaced.
TO REMOVE / REPLACE DRIVE BELT
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS:
• Remove drive cover. Remove belt from
gearcase pulley by pushing down on
pulley and rolling belt off it.
• Turn lawn mower on its side. See
engine manual for proper direction of
turning over the engine.
• Remove blade.
• Remove debris shield.
• Remove belt from engine pulley on
crankshaft.
• Place new drive belt in the belt retainers
of the debris shield (if equipped).
• Install new belt by reversing above steps.
NOTE: Always use factory approved belt
to assure fi t and long life.
Belt
Drive
cover
PUSH DOWN
Belt
Drive
cover
PUSH DOWN
GEAR CASE WITH PLASTIC HOUSING:
GEAR CASE WITH METAL HOUSING:
“AUTO WALK” OR “VARI-SPEED” ONLY
• Remove drive cover and belt keeper.
• Remove belt from gearcase pulley by
push ing down on pulley and rolling belt
off it.
• Turn lawn mower on its side. See
engine manual for proper direction of
turning over the engine.
• Remove blade and debris shield.
• Remove belt from engine pulley on
crankshaft.
• Install new belt by reversing above
steps.
NOTE: Always use factory approved belt
to assure fi t and long life.
Debris shield
Drive belt
Belt retainers
DEBRIS SHIELD WITH BELT RETAINERS:
Belt
Drive
cover
PUSH DOWN
Belt keeper
Belt
Drive
cover
PUSH
DOWN
Belt
keeper
“TORUS” HOUSING ONLY: