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6.1 CLUTCH TO DECK DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT
Remove (Figure 13)
1. Lower mower deck to the ground.
2. Remove belt covers from mower deck.
3. Hook a puller into idler hole and pull idler arm
towards outside of unit until tension is removed
from PTO belt.
4. Remove PTO belt from left mower deck pulley.
Install
Install in reverse order.
6.2 CHECK BLADES
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.
Replace bent, worn or damaged blades.
Removal (Figure 14)
1. Block mower blades to prevent rotation.
2. Remove mounting hardware and mower blades
from mower deck.
Install (Figure 14)
1. Install mower blades on mower deck with mounting
hardware.
2. Torque 5/8" hex bolt to 80 to 120 lb-ft (108 to 163
Nm).
SECTION 6 - MOWER DECK
CAUTION:
Before performing any service or
adjustments:
• Turn PTO switch "OFF".
• Park mower on a hard, flat, level surface.
• Place steering control levers in neutral
lock (fully outward) position.
• Set parking brake.
• Turn ignition switch "OFF" and remove
key.
• Wait for blades and all moving parts to
stop.
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark
plug(s) and place wire(s) away from plug.
WARNING:
AVOID injury from stored energy
in lift assist spring. DO NOT unlock
attachment lift lever with mower deck
removed. ALWAYS engage attachment lift
lever lock when removing mower deck.
WARNING:
MOVING PARTS can cut or
amputate body parts. ALWAYS wait for
moving parts to stop before unit maintenance
or service.
CAUTION:
Use care when releasing idler
spring tension. Keep body parts well away
from idler when performing this operation.
CAUTION:
Use care when releasing idler
spring tension. Keep body parts well away
from idler when performing this operation.
Figure 13
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1. Idler Spring
2. Electric Clutch
3. PTO Belt
4. Idler Hole
5. Idler Pulley
6. Idler Arm
7. Belt Cover
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