Blade belt replacement, Note – Bolens 137-360-300 User Manual
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step 3. Take off the' deck by removing the six
hex nuts and iockwashers as shown in
figure 23.
Hex Nut and Iockwashers •■_
FIGURE 23. REMOVING THE DECK
Step 4. Remove the transmission belt from the
engine pulley. It may be necessary to
spring the belt guard out of the way.
When installing the new belt be sure to
put the belt guard back In the original po
sition. See figure 24.
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FIGURE 24. BELT SYSTEM
Step 5. Remove the belt from the transmission
idler. See figure 25.
Step 6. Remove hex nut and spring lockwasher on
the transmission pulley and slide the
pulley out until the belt can be removed.
See figure 24.
Step 7. Replace belt and reassemble.
BLADE BELT REPLACEMENT
Step 1. Lift the front end of the rider up so it rests
on the rear wheels and seat. Block the
mower under the steering wheel to help
support the mower.
Step 2. Remove the blade by removing the hex
head cap screw in the center of the blade.
Hold the blade with one hand and using a
Va” open end, box or adjustable wrench,
remove the nut. See figure 22.
NOTE
Wrap a rag around the blade to pro
tect your hand.
Step 3. Take off the deck by removing the six hex
nuts and Iockwashers as shown in figure
23.
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