23 DR
SCOUT
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions
Removing and Replacing the Drive Chain
Tools Needed:
1/2" wrench or socket
(chain cover)
9/16" wrench or socket
(shift lever)
Flat-head screwdriver
Pliers
1. Place the gearshift lever in
NEUTRAL and remove
the chain cover by
removing the shift lever
attaching nut, shift lever
and the two cover screws.
(
Figure 18
)
2. Locate (by rotating the
drive sprocket) and
remove the master chain
link. (
Figure 19
) First
remove the lock clip (A)
with a flat-head
screwdriver and pliers.
You'll need to lift one side
and rotate the clip to get it
off the master link. Next,
remove the side plate (B).
Then remove the master
chain link.
3. Slowly feed the chain
out.
4. Mount the new chain as
shown in
Figure 20
.
5. Add the master chain
link.
6. Replace the chain cover
and tighten the lock nut
and the two cover
screws.
Figure 18
Figure 19
Figure 20
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Chain Cover Screws
Shift Lever Nut
Drive Chain Routing
Shift
Lever
