Operator's Manual

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Figure 31
Removing the Hood
If desired, remove the hood for better access to the upper
pulleys in the pulley box.
1. Rotate the hood fully forward (Fig. 32).
2. Disconnect the wire harness at the front left of the
machine. The harness leads up the to the head lights
(Fig. 32).
3. Slide the hood to the left side of the machine and off of
the pivot pegs (Fig. 32).
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Figure 32
1. Hood—open position
2. Engine
3. Pivot peg
4. Wire harness
5. Harness connector
4. To install the hood, install the hood onto the pegs and
connect the harness (Fig. 32).
5. Close the hood.
Servicing the Mower Belt
Removing the Mower Belt
1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower,
page 12.
2. Remove the pulley cover mounting screws and both
pulley covers.
3. Push on the idler to release the tension and remove the
belt from the pulleys (Fig. 33).
Installing the Mower Belt
1. Install the new belt around the blade pulleys and the
idler pulley (Fig. 33). The rear discharge model will
have the same belt routing.
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Figure 33
1. Idler 2. Mower belt
2. Install the left and right pulley covers with previously
removed mounting screws.
3. Install the mower; refer to Installing the Mower,
page 5.
Replacing the Power Take Off
(PTO) Belt
Components around engine will be hot if the
machine has been running. Touching hot
components can cause burns.
• Do not touch the engine components or the
muffler when hot.
• Allow the engine to cool before performing
maintenance.
Warning
Note: If desired, remove the hood for better access to the
upper pulleys in the pulley box. Refer to Removing the
Hood on page 17.