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TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT
NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to
assure proper fit and long life.
1. Place new belt on rear gearcase pulley.
Be sure the new belt is inside the tabs
of the belt keeper.
2. Reinstall rear gearcase pulley.
3. Route the other end of the new belt
through hole inhousing to front gearcase
pulley.
4. Route new belt through idler assembly
to blade adapter/engine pulley.
5. Reinstall all three idler pulleys.
6. Position the blade adapter/engine pul-
ley on the engine crankshaft. Be sure
key in blade adapter/engine pulley and
crankshaft keyway are aligned; and that
the new belt is inside the tab of the belt
retainer.
7. Install new belt on front gearcase pulley.
8. Reinstall front belt keeper. Be sure the
new belt is inside the front belt keeper.
9. Reinstall drive cover.
10. Reattach cable to rear gearcase.
11. Reattach return spring to rear baffle / rear
gearcase belt keeper.
12. Reinstall rear baffle.
13. Reinstall debris shield.
Rear gearcase Input Return spring
shaft
gearcase
belt
keeper
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keyway
14. Reinstall blade. The recommended
tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs.
15. Return mower to upright position.
16. Reattach spark plug wire to spark plug.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The upper handle may be adjusted to
three (3) different height positions.
1. Move operator presence control bar
forward to unlock the handle.
2. Lift handle to desired adjustment posi-
tion.
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Idler
assembly
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Belt
Front
gearcase
pulley
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