12A-986Q795 MTD lawn mower

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Remove the hex bolt from the rear of unit holding
the transmission to the mower housing.
See Figure 18.
jHex Bolt
Cutting Height
Adjustment
\
4-- Wheel
,/
Figure 18
Tilt the transmission forward and loosen the idler
pulley bolt and lock nut half a turn. See Figure 19.
Transmission
Pulley
Belt "\
Belt Keeper
Bracket
Idler
_Bracket
Idler
Pulley
Bolt
Locknut
Figure 19
Using a pair of pliers, pull back and rotate belt
keeper bracket from the slot on the idler pulley.
Slide the belt out from between the belt keeper
bracket and the idler pulley. See Figure 19.
Place the new belt over the transmission pulley.
Start the belt in the pulley groove and rotate the
pulley until the belt is seated in transmission pulley.
Place the belt between the idler pulley and the belt
keeper bracket.
Using pliers, rotate the belt keeper bracket so that it
snaps into slot on the idler bracket.
Tighten the idler pulley bolt and lock nut half a turn.
Place the belt between the two pulley halves on the
crankshaft. Make sure to route the belt inside the
belt guard pin.
IMPORTANT:When replacing the belt, do not disas-
semble the lower pulley assembly.
Pinch both sides of the belt together so that the belt
is not in the pulley groove, and the lower pulley can
be pushed towards the engine.
Make sure the belt is routed inside the pulley halves
and the belt guard pin.
Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear
mower housing.
Pivot the baffle back to its original position and
secure with three hex screws removed earlier.
Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and
reinstall the spacer, wave washer, blade adapter
assembly, and blade in the correct order.
Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade to torque:
450-600 in. labs.
ReplacingRearFlap
To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire
rod which secures itto the deck.
Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending
the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.
SECTION9: OFF-SEASONSTORAGE
StoringYourLawnMower
The following steps should be taken to prepare your
lawn mower for storage.
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
in the lubrication instructions.
IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a
pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
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 a
poorly ventilated 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 all
moving parts.
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