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MAINTENANCE
2. With a 1/2" breaker bar, shift the idler arm
counter clockwise. When there is enough
slack, slip the belt onto the center spindle
pulley.
3. Reinstall the belt guide removed in Step 5
above.
4. Check belt routing to make sure it matches
the routing decal and that the belt does not
have twists.
5. Adjust belt tension by turning the eyebolt until
there is approximately 22.2 mm to 25 mm of
threads showing outside the nut.
6. Belt tension should be set to 60-70 lbs.
7. Replace belt shields on both mandrel
housings and secure with fasteners.
Pump Belt
The belts are not adjustable and need to be
replaced if they begin to slip from wear.
1. Park the mower on a level surface. Engage
the park brake.
2. Remove the deck belt.
3. Remove clutch stop to access the belt.
4. Disconnect clutch wire.
5. With a 1/2" breaker bar and using the square
opening in the idler arm, shift the arm to
create slack in the belt.
6. Remove belt from the engine and pump
pulleys.
Reinstallation
1. Wind the belt around the engine pulley and
then around the left pump pulley.
2. Route the belt around the inside of the idler
pulley.
3. With a 1/2" breaker bar and using the square
opening in the idler arm, shift the arm to
create slack in the belt.
4. While holding the idler back with the breaker
bar, wind the belt around the right pump
pulley.
5. Replace and secure clutch stop. Reinstall the
deck belt.
Cutting Blades
CAUTION! Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with
a heavy cloth when handling.
The sharpening of blades should be
carried out by an authorized service
workshop.
For the best mowing effect, it is important that
the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Replace blades that have been bent or cracked
by hitting obstacles.
Let the service workshop decide whether a blade
with large nicks can be repaired/ground or must
be replaced. Balance the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
Blade Replacement
1. Remove blade bolt by turning it counter
clockwise.
2. Install new or re-sharpened blade with
stamped GRASS SIDE facing towards
ground/grass (down) or THIS SIDE UP facing
deck and cutter housing.
3. Install and tighten blade bolt securely.
4. Torque blade bolt to 90 ft-lbs (122 Nm).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade
bolt is heat treated. Replace with a RedMax
bolt if required. Do not use lower grade
hardware than specified.
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