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3. Using a 1/2"socket w rench, r emove twoself-
tapping screws, lockwasher a ndhexnutthathold
thedeckbeltcovertothedeck. S eeFigure 15. For
this,youwillhavetoworkfromthetopleftsideof
theridingmower. R emove t hebeltcover.
4. Using a 9/16" w rench, l oosen thehexnutonthe
idlerpulley. S eeFigure 15.
5. Remove b eltfromaround deckpulley, i dlerpulley,
andtheengine pulley.
6. Place thenewbeltaround thedeckpulley andthe
engine pulleymaking surethatthebeltis routed
inside thebeltkeepers. Therearetwobeltkeepers
under t hegrass catcher, oneontheidlerandthe
otherunder t hedeckbeltcover. S eeFigure 15.
7. Reinstall deckbeltcoverandsecure withtwoeach
ofself-tapping screw, l ockwasher a ndhexnut.
NOTE:
B elt keeper "A" must be mounted on the outside
of the belt.
8.
Make sure to align the belt keeper in line with the
frame. See Figure 16.
NOTE: An imaginary line between the belt keeper and
idler pulley should be parallel to frame. See Figure 15.
9.
Replace the grass catcher and pivot the hood
assembly back.
Lower Variable Speed Belt
1.
Remove the rear deck belt guard following first five
steps for deck belt removal. Remove belt from the
engine pulley.
Variabh
Spring
Spring
Loaded
Idler
Transmission
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Engine Pulley
Pulley
2,
Figure 16
Push the spring loaded idler, located on the left side
of the transmission, to the right. Remove belt from
around the idler and then the transmission pulley.
See Figure 16.
3.
Using a 9/16" socket, remove bolt, spacer and the
flat washer from the variable speed pulley.
4.
Drop the pulley down and remove the belt.
5.
Replace new belt and reassemble.
IMPORTANT:Make sure that the belt is routed inside of
belt keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in the
same location from where it was removed.
Upper Variable Speed Belt
1.
Remove the engine pulley using a 5/8" socket
wrench with a 6" extension. The engine pulley is
located in front of the transmission.
2.
Drop the engine pulley down and remove the belt
from around it.
3.
Push the idler bracket to the right and remove the
belt. See Figure 16.
4.
Replace belt and reassemble.
Battery
The battery is located under the hood assembly. The
positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-).
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WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
•
Always keep battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.
•
After cleaning, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly
or grease to both terminals.
•
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
•
If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect
the NEGATIVE (black) wire from its terminal first,
followed by the POSITIVE (red) wire. When re-
installing battery, always connect the POSITIVE
(red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (black) wire.
IMPORTANT: Be certain that wires are connected to the
correct terminals; reversing them could change polarity
and cause damage to the engine's alternating system.
•
Check fluid level inside each cell of the battery
every two weeks and before and after charging.
Always maintain level just below the split rings.
•
Add only distilled water. Never add additional acid
or any other chemicals to the battery after initial
activation.
NOTE: If you have operated the riding mower for a long
period, check the fluid level of the battery as it can
overheat and lose fluid.
Con necti ng Battery
Cables
To reconnect battery cables, if the battery was removed
for some reason, follow instructions on page 7.
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