A(_ WARNING:
To avoid
serious
injury,
before
performing
any service
and
adjustments:
1.
Release
control
bar and stop engine.
2.
Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely
stopped.
3.
Disconnect
spark
plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where
it cannot
come
in contact
with plug.
LAWN
MOWER
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING
HEIGHT" in
the Operation section of this manual.
Gearcase pulley
"Drive
cover
REAR
DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector,
attached
between
the
rear wheels
of your mower,
is provided
to
minimize
the possibility
that objects
will
be thrown
out of the rear of the mower
into the operator
mowing
position.
If the
deflector
becomes
damaged,
it should
be
replaced.
TO REMOVE
DRIVE BELT
1. Remove drive cover.
2. Remove spring and belt keeper.
3. Remove belt from gearcase pulley.
4. Turn lawn mower on its side with air
filter and carburetor down.
5. Remove blade, engine pulley and
debris shield.
6. Remove engine pulley and belt from
debris shield.
TO REPLACE
DRIVE
BELT
1.
Place
new drive belt in engine
pulley
and belt retainer
of debris
shield.
2.
Route
the other
end of the new drive
belt through
hole in housing.
3.
Reinstall
debris
shield.
4.
Return
mower
to upright
position.
5.
Install
new belt on gearcase
pulley.
6.
Reinstall
belt keeper
and spring.
7.
Reinstall
drive
cover.
NOTE:
Always
use factory
approved
belt
to assure
proper
fit and long life.
8.
Turn lawn mower
on its side with air
filter and carburetor
down.
9.
Reinstall
blade.
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Belt
retainer
Debris shield
Spring
Belt
3er
Belt
Engine pulley
Drive belt
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