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Figure 64
6. Remove 3 engine bolts shown in
Figure 65
.
Figure 65
7. Rotate engine clockwise to obtain clearance
between transaxle and clutch.
8. Remove
clutch.
9. When installing new clutch make sure the anti-
rotation stud is inserted in the anti-rotation
bracket.
Note:
Use high strength (Red) Loctite™ on the
threads of clutch bolt when installing.
Multi Disc Clutch (10579)
1. Remove deck drive belt (refer to Deck Drive
Belt).
2. Lower mower deck to lowest position.
3. Remove transaxle drive belt (refer to Transaxle
Drive Belt).
4. Using a small pipe wrench and ratchet with a 5/8
soc ket, remove the clutch bolt
Figure 63
.
Note:
Clutch bolt can be removed through the
hole in the swing arm.
5. Remove
clutch.
6. When installing new clutch, make sure the anti-
rotation stud is inserted into the anti-rotation
bracket.
Note:
Use high strength (Red) Loctite™ on the
threads of clutch bolt when installing.
Spindle (10323)
1. Support front of machine with jack stand
Figure
66
.
Figure 66
2. Secure blades so that they will not spin, and
remove blade
Figure 67
.
Figure 67
3. Remove belt guard cover (refer to Belt Guard
Cover).
4. Remove deck drive belt (refer to Deck Drive
Belt).
5. Remove deck belt (refer to Deck Belt).
6. Using ½ socket, remove belt guard brackets (36”
models only)
Figure 68
.