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3. Remove dirt and debris from machine using
compressed air.
Important
Always use eye protection when cleaning the
machine.
4. Wash machine with a mild soap and water to
remove dirt and grease.
5. Allow machine to dry thoroughly.
6. Lubricate all fittings with grease and perform
all maintenance checks to prevent corrosion and
to ready machine for new season.
7. Install all shields. Tighten bolts securely.
8. Cover machine with a protective covering.
Store in a dry place.
REPLACE DRIVE BELTS
Replace Blade Arm Drive Belt (Photo 6-1)
1. Follow all instructions for checking blade drive
belt (page 7).
2. Pull idler pulley down to take tension off belt
(photo 6-1).
3. Remove old belt and replace.
4. Reverse step 3.
5. Replace belt cover and blade.
Replace Main Drive Belts
1. Tilt machine forward sufficiently to gain access
to belts on underside of unit.
2. Place a block under rear wheel to keep
machine in raised position safely.
3. Loosen idler mount bolt and slide idler to left.
4. Remove and replace belt.
5. Slide idler to right to tension belt and tighten
idler mount bolt.
6. Remove blocking and tilt machine to ground.
7. Turn engine over slowly to allow engine oil to
return to its sump.
Transmission Drive Chain Adjustment (Photo
6-2). Access chain adjuster block as shown in fig-
ure 6-2.
Chain should be snug for proper operation.
Adjust by loosening tension block and sliding
rearward. Do not over tighten chain. Rotate drive
by hand to ensure chain is not over tensioned at
any one spot.
CHANGE DISC BLADE (Photo 6-3)
1. Remove bolts securing the hinged blade
shield. Swing shield into servicing position.
2. Keep blade from turning by inserting a vise grip
between a notch of the blade and the shield bracket.
Section 6
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Photo 6-1
Photo 6-2
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