6. Loosen the tabs that secure the blade brake
clutch shield to the deck by loosening the nuts
or the bolts on the tabs (Figure 41). Rotate the
tabs 180° to move them out of the way.
Figure 41
1. Tabs and nuts
3. Tab and bolt
2. Blade brake clutch shield
7. Remove the blade brake clutch shield and
brush or blow all the debris from under the
shield and around the blade brake clutch
system.
8. Install the blade brake clutch shield. Rotate the
tabs 180° back into position. Tighten the nuts
or the bolts on tabs to secure the blade brake
clutch shield to the deck.
9. Install the blade, the accelerator, the anti-scalp
cup, and the 2 blade nuts.
10. Turn the lawn mower upright.
11. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning under the Belt
Cover
Keep the area under the belt cover free of debris.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2. Remove the bolts that secure the belt cover
(Figure 42) to the lawn mower housing.
Figure 42
1. Belt cover
3. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris
around the belt area.
4. Install the belt cover.
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