Manual

The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round
shaft screwdriver. See Figure 17. Remove metal
from the heavy side until it balances evenly. It is
recommended that the blade always be removed
from the adapter for the best test of balance.
1. Insert screw driver through hole
d/
1 i
j 2. Blade should be parallel to ground
Screw Blade
Orver --
Ground
Figure 17
BladeMountingTorque:
Blade adapter bolts: 120 in.lbs, minimum, 150 in.Ibs.
maximum.
Center bolt: 450 in.lbs, minimum 600 in.lbs, maximum.
ReplacingDriveBelt
Idler
Bracket _
Drive t/ _ :
Shoulder
/
Front Drive
Cover
_Bell _Lock Nut
_eper
Idler
Screw Spacer
The wheels have been moved forward in this picture for clarity. DO
not remove the wheels away from the mower housing while
performing the job.
Figure 18
Remove the two shoulder screws which secure the
front drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 18.
Remove the front drive cover from the unit by Lightly
pressing inward on the sides of the front drive
cover. This will release the tabs that secure the
front drive cover to the height adjuster brackets.
Remove the idler and hardware from the idler
bracket using 7/16" wrench and socket. See Figure
18.
Remove the belt from the transmission pulley as
shown in Figure 18.
Lift and stabilize the front of the deck.
Loosen the center hex bolt and lower the blade and
engine pulley until there is adequate clearance to
move the belt past the belt keeper.
Remove the belt from the engine pulley and around
the blade. See Figure 19,
Reassemble in reverse order with new belt (part #
754-0465).
NOTE: Begin idler reassembly by inserting bolt up
through the idler bracket hole. Adjust the drive clutch
following instructions on page.
Engine Remove belt
Pulley _ from around
pulley and
blade
/
Hex Bolt
Figure 19
SECTION8: OFF-SEASONSTORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
in the lubrication instructions,
• Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions,
° Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer,
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment, Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and aft
moving parts,
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