Yard Machines 829 - Manual (Page 14)

14
• Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft.
• Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the
blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter
flanges.
• Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the
notches on the blade bell support are aligned with
small holes in the blade.
• Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450
in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max.
NOTE: To ensure safe operation of your mower, the
blade bolt must be checked periodically for correct
torque.
Drive Belt Removal and Replacement (Models 820 Thru
829)
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine.
• Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic
beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage.
• Remove the grass bag, rear discharge chute
assembly, and catcher panel.
• Remove the transmission belt cover by removing
three bolts. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
• Tip the mower on its side and block securely.
• Remove the belt guard under the deck by removing
two self-tapping screws. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
• Loosen the bolt which secures the idler pulley so
you can remove the belt from between the idler
pulley and the belt guard on the idler pulley bracket.
See Figure 14.
Figure 14
• Remove the belt from the transmission pulley by
pulling it underneath the pulley.
• Remove the belt from around the blade.
NOTE: Before reassembling, you should remove the
idler pulley from the idler bracket to clean and grease
the needle bearing inside the pulley using an all-
purpose grease. When reassembling, cupped side of
washer must be against the idler bracket.
• Reassemble new belt following the previous
instructions in reverse order.
• When reassembling the transmission belt cover, be
certain the belt guard on the transmission cover is
approximately 1/8” away from the belt.
• Make certain to tighten all nuts and bolts securely.
Storing your Lawn Mower
The following steps should be taken to prepare your
lawn mower for storage.
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
in the lubrication instructions.
IMPORTANT: We do not recommend the use of a
pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
• Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
• Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a
poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
Remove
Bolt
Transmission
Belt Cover
Remove
Bolts
Remove
Bolt
Inside Belt
Guard
Remove
Center Bolt
Pulley
Belt
Guard
Idler Pulley