19 DR
SCOUT
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions
Removing and Replacing the Blade Belt
Tools & Supplies Needed:
9/16" wrench or socket (spring nut)
1/2" wrench or socket (guide bolt)
Gloves
1. Remove the belt guard by unscrewing the
knob, pull the guard forward and lift to
remove it. (
Figure 11
)
2. Remove the top nut from the clutch lever
pivot bolt. Remove the idler tension spring
from the shaft by gripping the spring with
your gloved hand, pulling the spring toward
the shaft and lifting it over the shaft.
(
Figure 12
)
3. Remove the clutch anti-rotation bracket by
removing the mounting bolt from side of
the machine. (
Figure 12
)
4. Remove the clutch return
spring by unhooking from
the eyebolt. (
Figure 12
)
5. Remove the clutch spring
from the clutch tab by
rotating the tab toward
the rear of the machine
(clockwise) to relieve
tension and unhook the
spring from the tab.
(
Figure 12
)
6. Remove the belt from the
engine pulley below the
machine and then remove
it from around the clutch.
(
Figure 12
)
7. To mount the belt, follow the above procedure in reverse order.
Figure 11
Figure 12
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Important!
Use only DR
belts on your machine. They have been
thoroughly tested and proven for many hours of use.
Knob
Tension Spring Unhooked
Blade Belt
Nut
Removed
Mounting Bolt
Clutch
Tab
Eyebolt
Return
Spring
Clutch
Spring
