DeWalt X536 Manual De Instrucciones página 23

PRODUCT CARE, cont'd
Replacing the Deck Belt - 48 and 54 Inch Decks Only
1. Set the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps.
2. Remove the PTO belt from the deck as instructed in STEPS 1 - 3 in Removing/
installing The Deck on page 22.
3. Remove the wing knobs (a) from the carriage screws (b) securing the belt covers (c)
to the deck. Remove the deck covers. See Figure 36.
(c)
(b)
(a)
nOTE: Speed nuts should hold the carriage screws and tab bolt in place, if not re-install.
4. Using a 1⁄2" (12.7 mm) drive insert the end into the 1⁄2" (12.7 mm) square opening in
the deck idler assembly (d) and rotate the deck idler assembly clockwise. See Figure
37.
5. While holding the deck idler assembly, loosen the deck belt from the idler pulley (e)
and slide the belt away from the spindle pulleys (f ).
(f)
(d)
WARNING: Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler
spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.
6. Route the new belt around the idler pulley and the spindle pulleys as shown in
Figure 37.
7. Using the wing knobs (a) and carriage screws (b), secure the belt covers (c) to the
deck See Figure 36.
8. Instal the PTO belt from the deck as instructed in STEPS 1 - 3 in Removing/installing
The Deck on page 22.
9. Remove the wing knobs (a) from the carriage screws (b) securing the belt covers (c)
to the deck. Remove the deck covers. See Figure 36.
10. Then reinstall the deck and PTO belt. Refer to Removing/installing The Deck on
page 22.
Replacing the PTO Deck Belt - 36 Inch Decks Only
1. Lower the deck to the ground. Capture the deck lift by placing the clevis pin behind
the lowest position.
2. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and the spark plug cap.
3. Remove the wing knobs (a) from the carriage screws (b) securing the side belt covers
(c) to the deck and remove the side belt covers (Figure 38).
4. Remove the wing knobs (d) from the carriage screws (e) securing the front belt cover
(f ) to the deck and remove the front belt cover (Figure 38).
nOTE: Speed nuts should hold the carriage screws and tab bolt in place, if not re-install
(a)
(b)
Figure 36
(f)
(e)
(f)
Figure 37
5. Using a 1⁄2" (12.7 mm) drive in the idler pulley bracket (g), turn the wrench towards
the front of the mower and slide the PTO drive belt (h) off the right spindle pulley (i)
(Figure 39).
(j)
(j)
6. While holding the idler pulley bracket, loosen the PTO deck belt from around the
pulleys (j) and PTO clutch (k) and slide the belt away from the pulleys.
WARNING: Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler
spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.
Replacing the Blades
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, disengage the PTO, engage
the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and
remove the key from the switch. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves
when handling the blades. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to
cut yourself on the sharpened blades.
To Remove the Blades:
1. Remove the deck. Refer to Removing/installing The Deck on page 22..
2. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position.
3. Wrap a rag around one end of the blade (a) and grasp it to prevent it from turning,
or secure the blade (a) by placing a block of wood (b) between the blade (a) and the
deck housing (c). See Figure 40.
(f)
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
Figure 38
(j)
(j)
(a)
(h)
(i)
(k)
Figure 39
(c)
(b)
(a)
Figure 40
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(e)
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