DR Power Walk-behind 8 - 15 HP (1998 - 2001) User Manual

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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions

5. Remove the 5/16" x 2" cap screw from the

pivot tube (Figure 17).

6. Push the deck back to create slack on the

belt. Then pull the belt forward and drop
it down off the blade clutch pulley.

7. Twist the other end of the belt and drop it

off the 3" engine pulley (Figure 18).

8. Remove the belt.

To Replace the Blade Belt

Tools Needed:
· 1/2" socket with extension

· 1/2" wrench

· vise grip pliers

WARNING: Always remove the spark

plug wire before servicing your machine.

1. Keep the mower deck back and mount

the new belt over the two pulleys
(Figures 17 & 18).

2. Pull the mower deck forward.

3. Push the pivot washer back toward the

engine (it should be between the cap
screw and the frame).

4. Replace the 5/16" x 2" cap screw on the

pivot tube (Figure 17). Tighten until you
see 3-4 threads outside of the nut—do not
over tighten.

Note: If you can't get the cap screw
through the pivot tube, you can use a
piece of wood to push the deck forward
so the holes line up (Figure 19).

5. Replace the extension spring (Figure 16).

6. Replace the blade clutch spring

(Figure 14).

7. Replace the anti-rotation strap

(Figure 13).

Note: Only turn the nut on the anti-
rotation strap until one or two threads
show—it is not meant to be tightened
down.

8. Replace the black belt guard and screw

the black knob into place.

Figure 17

Figure 18

Figure 19