Bolens 130-360A - Manual (Page 13)

NOTE
Wrap a rag around the blade to pro­
tect your hand.
Step 3. Take off the deck by removing the six hex
nuts and lock washers as shown in figure
23.
Step 4. Remove the transmission beit from the
engine pulley. See figure 24.
Step 5. Piace the blade engagement iever in tne
engaged position (see figure 25) and
loosen the center lock nut on the blade
idler. See figure 26.
Pulley .
Blade Engagement Lever
(Shown Disengage4[
FIGURE 25. BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER
NOTE
It may be necessary to spring the
belt guard out of the way. When in­
stalling the new belt be sure to put
the belt guard back in the original
position. See figure 24.
NOTE
Use a
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open end wrench. When
installing the new belt be sure the
belt clip is in the same position as
shown in figure 26.
Step 6. With the blade engagement lever in the
disengaged position, remove the blade
belt from the engine pulley.
Step 7. Remove the belt guard on the blade spin­
dle pulley. Unhook the belt from the
pulley.
Step 8. Pull the belt through from the bottom
side. Move the blade engagement lever
between the engaged position and the
disengaged position as you remove the
belt.
Step 9. Install the new belt and reassemble.
>4 BELT TROUBLE SHOOTING
CREEPING OR BELT WEAR. See figure 24.
The position of the belt clip on the idler bracket
assembly is important for proper operation of your
mower. Improper position of the belt clip can
cause damage to the belt or it can allow the
mower to “creep” when the clutch pedal is not
depressed. Proper positioning will not allow the
belt clip to touch the belt when the belt is tighten­
ed. It also “traps” the belt away from the engine
pulley when the belt is loose. The drawing at left
shows the correct position for the belt clip. Ad­
justment is made by loosening the hex nut, ad­
justing belt clip to position shown and retighten­
ing hex nut securely.
BELT WEAR— Pulleys
For proper belt wear, all pulleys, including the
idler pulley, must be on the same plane. Improper
alignment wiil cause rapid belt wear.
DRIVE PULLEYS. See figure 24.
Alignment may be made by removing the deck.
Check aiignment with a straight edge. The
transmission pulley is held in place with a hex nut
and lock washer. It should not need adjustment.
The engine puiley is heid in position by a hex head
bolt and washers. The idler bracket assembly is
held in position by a shoulder bolt. If realignment
is needed, it is necessary to bend bracket up or
down as alignment requires. Care must be taken
not to damage the belt clip.
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