Bolens 132-698A - Manual (Page 16)

C. Reassembly
Before reassembling the blade and the blade
adapter to the unit, lubricate the spindle and the
inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil.
Lubricating the bolt holes, bolts and inner surface
of the nuts with light oil is also recommended. A 4
02 . plastic bottle of light oil lubricant is available.
Order part number 737-0170. Engine oil may also
be used.
When replacing the blade, be sure to install the
blade with the side of the blade marked “Bottom”
(or with part number) facing the ground when the
mower is in the operating position. Make certain
key is in place on the crankshaft.
Blade Mounting Torque
3/8" Dia. Bolt 375 in. lb. min., 450 in. lb. max.
5/16" Dia. Bolt 150 in. lb. min., 250 in. lb. max.
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL nuts
and bolts must be checked periodically for correct
tightness.
BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
^ WARNING {
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine.
NOTE
Figures 26 through 30 were photo­
graphed with the unit tipped up for
clarity. It is not necessary to tip
the unit to remove the belts.
Removing the Deck Belt
1. Place the lift lever in the disengaged position.
2. Remove the two J-bolts (belt keepers) from
the engine pulley belt guard. See figure 26.
3. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley.
4. Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way
forward) position.
5. Disconnect the six deck links by removing the
hairpin cotters and flat washers. See figure 27.
6. Slide the deck from beneath the lawn tractor.
7. Remove the belt guards at each deck pulley by
removing the hex bolts, lock washers and hex
nuts. See figure 27.
8. Remove and replace the belt, following the in­
structions in reverse order.
HairpiX Cotter
and Flat Wash
lex Bolts
Lock WasherS;
Hex Nuts
FIGURE 27.
Removing the Drive Beit
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 on removing the
deck belt.
2. Remove the two bolts, lock washers and nuts
on each side of the frame which hold the
engine pulley belt guard to the frame. See
figure 28.
Hex Bolts
Lock Washers
Hex Nuts
FIGURE 26.
FIGURE 28.
3. Remove the engine pulley belt guard by slip­
ping it back and to the right. See figure 29.
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