Maintenance
15
Greasing the Bearings
The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly. Refer to
the Service Interval Chart on page 10. Grease with
No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum
base grease.
1.
Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove
the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)
from the spark plug(s).
2.
Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings
(Fig. 23).
3.
Grease the pivot plate and idler arm fittings
(Fig. 23).
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Figure 22
Replacing the Deck Belt
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping
when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and
cracks are signs of a worn deck belt. Replace the deck
belt if any of these conditions are evident.
1.
Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove
the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)
from the spark plug(s).
2.
Remove the drive belt. Refer to Replacing the
Drive Belt, steps 3 and 4 on page 16.
3.
Move the idler arm to relieve belt tension on the
idler pulley, then remove the worn deck belt
(Fig. 23).
4.
Install the new deck belt around the spindle
pulleys, belt guide, the idler pulley, and in the
lower groove of the center spindle pulley (Fig.
23).
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4
2
5
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6
Figure 23
Top View
1.
Idler Arm
2.
Center Spindle Pulley
3.
Idler Arm Spring
4.
Idler Pulley
5.
Deck Belt
6.
Belt Guide
5.
Reinstall the drive belt. Refer to Replacing the
Drive Belt, steps 5 and 6 on page 16.
