DR Power Tow Behind Premier 12.5hp B&S - Manual (Page 26)

26 TOW BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
10. Using a 7/16" Wrench or Socket, remove the two Bolts and Lock Washers
that retain the Rear Access Panel on the Mower and remove the Panel (Figure
32). This will open access to the Drive Pulley for Belt removal and installation.
11. Slip the old Drive Belt from the Blade Pulley and from the Drive Pulley
beneath the Engine at the Rear of the Mower.
12. To install the new Belt, follow the above procedure in the reverse order
making sure that the Belt is on the inside of the Tension Pulley (Figure 31).
Note: When reinstalling the Wire Harness back into the Fuel Tank mount you will
need to start the Retaining Tab through first to get the Strain Relief into the hole.
See Figure 30.
For the Pro-XL: Before tightening the Cable Tie that secures the Throttle Cable to
the Carbon Canister, make sure you allow enough slack in the Cable for Tow Bar
side to side adjustment.
Removing and Replacing the Swinging Blades
Note: Replace the Blade(s) when worn or damaged.
Tools and Supplies needed:

Two 15/16" Wrenches

Gloves
1. Using two 15/16" Wrenches, remove the Top Lock Nut (right-hand, regular
thread) and then the Blade Bolt followed by the Pro-Tek™ Swinging Blade
(Figure 33).
2. Reinstall the sharpened or a new Pro-Tek™ Swinging Blade in the
orientation shown (Figure 34).
3. Install the Locknut until it just touches the Blade Carrier using two 15/16" Wrenches to allow for the Blade Swinging action
(Figure 33).
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other Pro-Tek™ Swinging Blade.
Figure 33
Bottom
View
Top View
Blade
Carrier
Locknut
Pro-Tek™
Swinging
Blade
Blade Bolt
Figure 34
Blade
Carrier
Pro-Tek™
Swinging
Blade
Pro-Tek™
Swinging
Blade
Rear Access
Panel Bolts
Figure 32
Wear gloves and use caution when pushing or pulling the wrench next to the
blade. If the wrench slips off the bolt you may be seriously injured.