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Press inward on tab on the engine baffle to release it from
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the baffle bracket. See Fig. 7-3.
Slide belt off of engine pulley and thread through the
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opening in the deck. See Figure 7-4.
Replace with new belt, making sure belt is firmly seated on
5.
engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding
it around the transmission pulley.
Reattach engine baffle and reassemble blade as described
6.
in the previous section.
Turn mower back over and make sure belt is seated on the
7.
transmission pulley. Pivot the belt keeper wire back into its
operating position and snap into the slot provided.
Reassemble front drive cover.
8.
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower
for storage.
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the
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lubrication instructions.
Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your
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unit.
Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent
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rusting.
Refer to Engine Maintenance section for correct engine
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storage instructions.
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
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corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly
ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn
mower before storage.
Figure 7-3
Figure 7-4
