Service Manual

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WPM Drive Systems Manual
SINGLESPEEDBEVELGEARTRANSMISSION
7. Lift the top half of the transmission pulley off. If just
replacing the belt, push the belt into the cutting
chamber and slip the belt over the blade. Reverse
the process to install the new belt (Fig. 094).
Note: Donotgetanti-seizeonthebeltorthedrive
willslip.
9. Bend the trailing shield slightly in the middle and
remove it from the mower. Rotate both rear spring
arms down to disengage them from the mower
housing (Fig. 096).
Fig094 MVC-292X
Fig096 MVC-295Xa
If the transmission is to be removed, continue:
8. Support the back of the mower on a wood block and
remove the rear wheels (Fig. 095).
Fig095 MVC-294Xa
10. Remove clip ring, thrust washer, pinion, key spring
and thrust washer (Fig. 097).
Fig097 PICT-1914a