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22” Trimmer Mower
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7. Disconnect the extension spring from the belt guide
bracket. See Figure 11.
NOTE: The extension spring applies tension to the idler
pulley maintaining belt tension
8. Remove the hex nut and hex bolt that hold the idler
pulley assembly to the trimmer base, using a pair of
1/2” wrenches.
NOTE: Record the mounting hardware positions as you
remove it. See Figure 12.
9. Remove the center hex bolt securing the spindle
assembly to the trimmer base from the top, using a 1/
2” wrench.
10. Remove the remaining nuts and bolts which secure
the spindle to the trimmer base, using a pair of 1/2”
wrenches.
NOTE: Three of these bolts will also hold the belt keeper in
position.
11. Remove the belt from the spindle.
12. Remove the spindle.
13. Install the spindle by following the previous step in
reverse order.
Figure 11
extension spring
Figure 12
spacer
washer
nut
shoulder spacer
extension spring
Figure 13
mounting Bolts
mounting Bolts
idler assembly bolt
spindle bolt