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MAINTENANCE
Pump Belt
The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip
from wear.
Replacing Pump Belt
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the park brake.
Belt Removal
From the top side of the deck:
1. Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal in this
section of the manual).
2. Tilt seat forward to access fan covers. Remove both fan
covers.
From the underside of the mower:
3. Remove clutch stop to access the belt.
4. With a ½" breaker bar and using the square opening in the
pump idler arm, shift the arm to create slack in the belt.
5. With the idler arm in the slack position, slip a screwdriver,
clevis pin or similar into the
3
/8" hole in the plate that sits
between the two fan covers. This will keep the idler in the
extended position and allow removal of the breaker bar.
6. Remove belt from the engine and pump pulleys over the
top of the fans.
Belt Installation
1. If the pump is not locked in the extended position, repeat
Steps 4 and 5 from the above instructions.
2. Slip the belt over the fans and route it between the idler
pulleys.
3. Place the belt over the right and left idler pulleys.
4. Place the belt on the engine pulley.
5. Use the breaker bar to hold the tension off the belt while
removing the implement used as a brace in the plate.
6. Replace and secure clutch stop.
7. Reinstall the fan shields.
8. Reinstall the deck belt. (See Deck Belt Installation in this
section of the manual).
Cutting Blades
To attain the best mowing effect, it is important that blades are
well sharpened and not damaged.
Replace blades that have been bent or cracked when hitting
obstacles.
Let the service workshop should decide whether the blade can
be repaired/ground or must be replaced. Balance the blades
after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
Blade replacement
1. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
2. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped GRASS
SIDE facing towards ground/grass (down) or THIS SIDE
UP facing deck and spindle housing.
3. Seat the blade opening firmly onto the spindle housing.
4. Tighten blade bolt securely.
5. Torque blade bolt to 45-60 ft/lbs (60-81 Nm).
CAUTION! Blades are sharp. Protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth
when handling.
The sharpening of blades should be carried out by
an authorized service workshop.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat
treated. Replace with a Poulan Pro bolt if required. Do not
use lower grade hardware than specified.
