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Disconnect the stabilizer plate from the stabilizer
shaft assembly by removing the hairpin clips and
the flat washers and sliding out the rod. Refer to
Figure 17.
Disconnect the six deck links by removing the
hairpin clips and flat washers.
Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position.
Slide the deck from beneath the lawn tractor.
Remove the top deck drive belt by lifting up on the
stabilizer plate, and slipping belt off the pulley.
Remove the belt cover at the two outside deck
pulleys, by removing the self-tapping screws.
See Figure 24.
Release the tension on the spring loaded idler by
pushing the idler toward the rear of the deck.
Remove the belt from around the idler pulleys, and
remove from the three deck pulleys. See Figure 24.
Reassemble new belts, following instructions in
reverse order.
DriveBelt
Depress the clutch pedal and set the parking brake.
Remove the deck from the lawn tractor.
Raise and block the front wheels of the lawn tractor
so you can work under it.
Remove the transmission panel by removing the
parking brake knob and truss machine screws.
Raise the seat. Disconnect the battery cables.
Remove the battery from the unit.
Disconnect the idler pulley spring which is attached
to a bracket on the frame, inside the left rear wheel.
Use a spring puller or other suitable tool.
See Figure 25.
Engine
Pulley_
Center Bolt, Lock
Washer, & Flat Washer
Drive
Belt
Idler
Pulley
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Fldler
Pulley Spring
Bracket
Figure 25
Remove the three self-tapping screws from the
cooling fan. Remove the fan.
Remove the center bolt, lock washer and flat
washer, and let the engine pulley drop down so the
belt is past the belt guards. See Figure 25.
Roll the belt off of top sheave of engine pulley, onto
the pulley hub.
Remove the belt from the transmission pulley and
engine pulley, and remove from the unit.
Reassemble using a new belt, following
instructions in reverse order.
HydrostaticTransmissionCooling
The hydrostatic transmission iscooled by the oil, fan
and fins. If the hydrostatic transmission runs hot, check
to see ifthe fan isin operating condition, the oil level is
correct and the fins are clean.
NOTE: DO NOT use high pressure water spray or
steam to clean the hydrostatic transmission.
,_ WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire
and ground against engine before
performing any adjustments, repairs or
maintenance work on the tractor.
FuelFilter
Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel
filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or
discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter
through your authorized engine service dealer.
CleaningEngine& Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be
wiped off promptly. Grass, leaves, and other dirt
must not be left to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any part of the machine.
Clean the underside of the deck after each mowing.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Service air cleaner every 10 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions. To service the air cleaner, refer to
the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season;
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and
follow instructions carefully.
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