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Step 23. Pinch belt together so that it is not in the
pulley groove, and the lower pulley can be
pushed towards the engine.
Step 24. Pivot the control arm back to its original
position and reinstall the six-speed cable
into the slot.
Step 25. Check and make sure the belt is routed
inside the pulley halves and the belt guard
pin.
Step 26. Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear mower housing.
Step 27. Pivot the baffle back to its original position and secure with three hex screws earlier removed. You
will need a 3/8” socket for these screws.
Step 28. Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and reinstall spacer, wave washer, blade adapter
assembly and the blade in the correct order.
Step 29. Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade. Follow recommended torque which is 450-600 in. lbs.
Belt
Lower Pulley
Belt
Guard
Pin
Half