DR DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 17
To Replace the Drive Belt
Tools Needed:
·
7/16" socket
·
1/2" socket
·
5/8" wrench
!
WARNING: Always remove the spark plug wire before servicing your machine.
1. Mount the new belt over the 6" transmission pulley (Figure 22) .
2. Place the belt in the belt guide and slide the belt guide forward, making sure it is under the flat
washers. Position the belt with a 1/16" to 1/8" space between the pulley and the belt guide.
Tighten the belt guide
(Figure 21) .
3. Replace the two belt retainers and washers on the 6" transmission pulley (Figure 20) .
4. Reinstall the blade belt. (See the instructions on page 15.)
5. Turn the machine upright.
Note: You may need to adjust the wheel clutch cable after replacing the belt. See the instructions
on page 20.
Blade
To Replace the Blade
Tools Needed:
·
15/16" wrench or socket
·
air wrench if available
·
rag or gloves to handle the blade
!
WARNING: Always remove the spark
plug wire before servicing your machine.
Note: You may need a length of pipe to fit
over the wrench for more leverage when
removing the blade nut.
1. Block the blade with a piece of wood
between the blade and the skid on the
chute side of the deck
(Figure 23) .
2. Remove the blade lock nut (right-hand,
regular thread) and washer.
Caution: Be careful not to get cut when
pushing or pulling the wrench next to the
blade.
3. Remove the blade.
Figure 23