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25 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
Replacing the Blade Clutch Springs
Tools Needed:
1/2" open-end wrench
9/16" open-end wrench
Gloves
Remove the belt guard by
unscrewing the knob, pull
the guard forward and lift to
remove it. (See Figure 11 on
page 19)
Return Spring
1. Remove one end of the
return spring from the
eyebolt on the machine
frame. (Figure 22)
2. Push the clutch tab
toward the rear
(clockwise) and unhook
the clutch spring.
3. Unhook the return
spring from the clutch
spring beneath the
clutch tab. (Figure 23)
4. Install the new return
spring by reversing the
above procedure.
Clutch Spring
1. Remove the return
spring as above.
2. Remove the top nut
from the clutch cam
pivot bolt. (Figure 24)
3. With a gloved hand,
remove the idler tension
spring from the pivot
bolt by pulling the spring toward the bolt and lifting it off (Figure 24).
WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Clutch
Spring
Clutch Tab
Eyebolt
Return
Spring
Top Nut Removed
Tension
Spring
Unhooked
Pivot Bolt
Clutch
Cam
Retaining
Nut
Clutch
Spring