Bolens 300 Series - Manual (Page 17)

2. Disconnect the large spring from the transmission
support bracket, using a spring puller or other
suitable tool.
Engine
Variable
Speed Pulley
Loosen
Nut
idler
Pulley
Idler
Bracket
FIGURE 23.
3. Disconnect the idler spring from the bolt on the
right side of the frame and transmission support
bracket.
4. Loosen (do not remove) the hex nut which secures
the variable speed pulley bracket to allow
clearance in order to remove the belts. A 9/16"
socket wrench is required.
5. Remove belt from transmission pulley and idler
pulley. Remove the rear drive belt from around the
top of the variable speed pulley.
6. Reassemble new belt, following instructions in
reverse order.
Removing the Forward Drive Belt (See figure 24)
1. To remove the forward drive belt, first remove the
rear drive belt (steps 1 through 5 of the preceding
instructions).
2. Remove the deck belt from the engine pulley (steps
1 through 3 of “Removing The Deck Belt”).
3. Remove the engine pulley belt guard by removing
two self-tapping screws from each side of the
frame. Remove the engine pulley belt guard by
moving it back and to the left.
4. Remove the forward drive belt from the engine
pulley and from the variable speed pulley.
5. Reassemble new belt, following instructions in
reverse order.
BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION
A WARNING: When removing the battery,
follow this order of disassembly to prevent
the screwdriver from shorting against the
frame.
1. Remove the Negative cable.
2. Remove the Positive cable.
To install a battery:
1. Attach the Positive cable.
2. Attach the Negative cable.
JUMP STARTING
1. Attach the first jumper cable from the Positive ter­
minal of the good battery to the Positive terminal
of the dead battery.
2. Attach the second jumper cable from the Negative
terminal of the good battery to the FRAME OF THE
UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY.
A WARNING: Failure to use this starting pro­
cedure could cause sparking, and the gas
in either battery could explode.
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