Maintenance
2.
Set the height of cut at the lowest cutting position
[1 1/2 inch (38 mm)].
3.
Remove the hairpin cotter and push in the tab on
the cover to remove the pulley covers.
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Figure 76
1.
Cover
2.
Hairpin cotter
4.
Using a spring removal tool, (P/N 92-5771),
remove the idler spring from the deck hook to
remove tension on the idler pulley and roll the
belt off of the pulleys.
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Figure 77
1.
Idler pulley
3.
Spring removal tool
2.
Spring
WARNING
The spring is under tension when installed
and can cause personal injury.
Be careful when removing the belt.
5.
Route the new belt around the engine pulley and
mower pulleys.
6.
Using a spring removal tool, (P/N 92-5771),
install the idler spring over the deck hook and
placing tension on the idler pulley and mower belt.
Replacing the Discharge
Deflector
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or
bystander’s direction and result in serious injury.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unless you install
a mulch plate, discharge deflector, or grass
collection system.
Inspect the discharge deflector for damage before
each use. Replace any damaged parts before use.
•
For 34 Inch Models
1.
Park machine on level ground, move the
motion control levers out to engage the
parking brake, disengage the blade control
switch, stop engine, and remove key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
2.
Disengage the spring and slide the rod out
of the welded deck brackets, spring, and
discharge deflector (Figure 78).
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Summary of Contents for QUEST 346
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