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DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 20
Figure 14
Removing and Replacing the Drive Belt
Tools Needed:
7/16" wrench or socket
1/2" wrench or socket
Gloves
1. Drain the gas by running the engine
until the gas tank is empty or by the
use of a siphon.
2. Drain the engine oil. (See page 18)
3. Loosen the two outside belt retainer
bolts on the right and left side of the
machine near the wheels and slide
them forward. (Figure 15)
4. Release the clutch control cable from
the handle by pulling back and
down. (Figure 13)
5. Remove the blade belt following the
instructions as outlined on page 19.
6. With the machine on its side,
remove the two bolts and the clutch
cable bracket and the third belt guide
bolt to the right of the pulley. (Figure
14)
7. Remove the belt from the pulleys
and re-install the new belt by
reversing the above procedure.
8. Check the wheel clutch adjustment.
See page 22.
Figure 13
Figure 15
WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove
Bolts
Bracket
Important! Be certain to fill with oil before starting
the engine. See page 9.
Belt Retainer
Bolt(s)