Swisher AZ Series - Manual (Page 14)

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• Disconnect Spark Plug Wire
• Drain the fuel.
• Drain the oil and refill the crankcase with clean
oil.
• Clean your mower. Brush off matted clippings
and caked-on dirt. Use a wire brush to clean
the underside of lawn mower. Use a cloth to
wipe away debris from the upper deck. If
available, use an air compressor to blow thatch
and dirt from hard to reach places.
STORING YOUR MOWER
Preparing your mower for storage in the fall will result in better operation and a longer life in the spring. It will
allow you plenty of time to order parts, make the needed repairs and check for proper operation before the
equipment is needed again in the spring. Parts may be obtained from your Swisher dealer or you may call our
factory at 800-222-8183 to order parts. The following procedures will help you store your mower in a proper
manner.
• Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws; replace any
that are missing.
• Sharpen blades. If the blades are worn, re-
place with new ones.
• Check the tires for cuts and proper air pres-
sure. Replace if needed.
• Store mower indoors in a garage, tool shed or
barn. If you must store outdoors, cover with
plastic or some other protective covering.
• Consult your engine manual for recommended
winter storage preparations.
REPAIRS
WARNING - ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT BATTERY AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MAKING REPAIRS ON MOWER!
REPLACING THE BLADE BELT:
• Remove left and right mower deck belt shields
from mower by removing the Acorn Nut
(FR154N) found on the upper deck platforms.
• Release tension on the belt by moving the Idler
Control Lever (BR120) toward the rear of the
mower
• Carefully remove Blade Belt (BA50) from
engine and Blade Drive Pulleys, observing the
belt path and position. See Belt Routing dia-
gram.
• Install new Blade Belt in same position. (You
may find the belt path illustration in this
manual helpful when inserting the new belt.)
Hint: It is normal for the new belt to fit tighter
than the worn belt. Therefore, to make instal-
lation easier, always install the new belt over
the Blade Pulleys before installing it over the
movable Idler Pulley (B527).
• Once installed, the Blade Belt should not slip
on pulleys when Idler Control Rod is disen-
gaged.