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WT56B
WHEELED TRIMMER
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING
BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE DRIVE BELT,
DISCONNECT THE WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
IMPORTANT
TEST THE DRIVE SYSTEM. START THE ENGINE AND
ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE THE MOWER HEAD
SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN DISENGAGED, MAKE SURE
THE MOWER HEAD COMPLETELY STOPS WHEN
RESTING ON THE GROUND. IF THE MOWER HEAD
CONTINUES TO ROTATE, TAKE THE MOWER TO AN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
How to Replace the Drive Belt
To replace the drive belt, the mower head and shield must be
removed as follows:
SEE FIGURES 14 AND 15
1.
Remove the two screws that hold the rear of the shield to
the mower housing.
2.
Remove the four bolts that hold the front of the shield
and mower head to the mower housing.
3.
Raise the front of the mower housing and remove the
drive belt.
4.
Remove the “V” pulley from the idler bracket.
FIGURE 14:
Mower Head Housing and Shield
“V” PULLEY
DRIVE
NOTE: On some models, it is necessary to loosen the
mounting bolt for the drive pulley to remove the
drive belt . Do not bend the belt guides. Use only
OEM replacement belts.
5.
To assemble the drive belt, reverse the above steps. Make
sure all fasteners are tight. Make sure the mounting bolt
for the drive pulley is tight.
6.
Check the routing of the drive belt. Make sure the drive
belt is inside of all belt guides as shown.
BELT
RETURN
SPRING
MOUNTING
BOLT
DRIVE
PULLEY
BELT
GUIDES
FIGURE 15:
Routing The Drive Belt