Bolens 111-338A - Manual (Page 15)

Hex Nuts,
Lock Washers and
Carriage Bolts
FIGURE 25.
Remove the center bolt as follows.
Insert a screwdriver into the slot provided
in the blade brake/clutch housing where
the control cable enters housing. See
figure 26.
Place a 9/16" wrench on the center bolt.
Turn the wrench slowly until the
screwdriver catches in a groove provided
inside the clutch. The screwdriver will now
keep the clutch from turning, and the
center bolt, lock washer and flat washer
may be removed.
a.
b.
FIGURE 26.
10. Support the engine with one hand. Remove
the three self-tapping screws which secure
the deck and blade brake/clutch to the engine.
A
1
/
2
" socket wrench is required. See figure
27.
FIGURE 27.
11. Slide the blade brake/clutch cable through the
hole in the deck as you lift off the engine and
blade brake/clutch. Be careful not to kink con­
trol cable.
12. Remove blade brake/clutch from engine
crankshaft. *
Blade Brake/Clutch Installation
1. Place the new blade brake/clutch on engine
crankshaft. Line up holes on blade
brake/clutch with mounting holes on engine.
2. Place the flat washer and lock washer onto
crankshaft. Secure with hex bolt finger tight
only.
3. Place cable through engine mounting hole on
deck.
4. Reverse steps 1 through 11 of preceding sec­
tion for reassembly.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period
longer than 30 days, the following procedures are
recommended;
1. Working outdoors, drain all fuel from the fuel
tank. Use a clean dry cloth to absorb the small
amount of fuel remaining in the tank. Then run
the engine until all fuel in the carburetor is ex­
hausted.
^ WARNING ^
Do not drain fuel while smoking, or
if near an open fire.
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