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2. Adjust idler spring tension until length between hooks
is 5-1/2” (140 mm) (Fig. 28).
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Figure 28
Top View
1.
Idler spring
2.
5-1/2” (140 mm)
3. Install left and right pulley covers with previously
removed mounting screws.
4. Install the mower; refer to Installing the Mower,
page 7.
Servicing the Power Take Off
(PTO) Belt
Removing PTO Belt
1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower,
page 9.
2. Remove left pulley cover mounting screws and pulley
cover. Remove PTO belt (Fig. 29).
Installing the PTO Belt
1. Install the new belt around the blade pulley and the idler
pulleys.
2. Install left pulley cover with previously removed
mounting screws (Fig. 29).
3. Install the mower; refer to Installing the Mower, page
7.
4. Adjust belt guide so distance between belt and guide is
1/8” (4 mm) (Fig. 29).
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Figure 29
1.
Left pulley cover
2.
PTO belt
3.
1/8” (4 mm)
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
After each use wash the underside of the mower to
prevent grass build-up for improved mulch action and
clipping dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a hard level surface, disengage the
power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to
“OFF” to stop the engine.
2. Attach hose coupling to the end of the left mower
washout fitting, turn water on high (Fig. 30).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on washout fitting o-ring to
make coupling slide on easier and protect o-ring.
3. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
4. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage power take
off (PTO) and let mower run for one to three minutes.
5. Disengage the blade, power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Wait for all
moving parts to stop.
6. Repeat washing with hose attached to right washout
fitting.
7. Turn the water off, remove hose coupling from the
washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak and
let stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat process again.
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