Bolens TMO-37478A - Manual (Page 16)

Screwdriver
in Slot
FIGURE 22.
FIGURE 23.
5. Tip the mower on its side, and block securely.
6. Remove the blade by removing two hex nuts and
lock washers. Refer to figure 21.
9. Remove belt from the engine pulley half. Remove
the belt from between the idler pulley and the belt
guard on the idler pulley bracket. See figure 24.
7.
NOTE
When reassembling, tighten hex nuts to
between 350 and 600 in. lbs.
Remove the inside belt guard by removing two self­
tapping screws. A 3/8" wrench is required. See
figure 23.
8. Remove the center bolt as follows.
a. Insert a screwdriver into the slot provided in the
blade brake/clutch housing where the control
cable enters the housing. See figure 23.
b. Place a 5/8" 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 turn­
ing, and the center bolt and cupped washer
may be removed. Lift off lower housing.
FIGURE 24.
IMPORTANT
Upon reassembly, be certain to tighten
center bolt to between 350 and 600 in.
lbs.
10. Push the idler to the left and remove the belt from
the transmission pulley. See figure 25.
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