DR Power Walk-behind 12.5 Premier - Manual (Page 18)

18 PREMIER DR ® FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER
5. Remove the two Bolts, Spacers, Flat Washers and Lock Washers that guide
the Belt onto the Transaxle Pulley with a 7/16" Wrench (Figure 13).
6. Remove the Belt from the Pulleys and re-install the new Belt by reversing the
above procedure.
Installing a New Clutch
Tools and supplies needed:

1-1/2" Wrench
 5/8" Wrench
1. Remove the Drive Belt per previous instructions.
2. Hold the V-Belt Pulley with a 1-1/2" Wrench and remove the Bolt, Lock
Washer and Large Flat Washer that secures the Clutch.
3. Remove the Clutch.
Tip: Rock the Clutch back and forth while pulling and then change hand
positions around the Clutch.
NOTE: The V-Belt Pulley may come off when the Clutch is removed. Check the
orientation so it can be reinstalled correctly.
4. Install the new Clutch.
NOTE: Make sure the Key is in the shaft and that you align the Keyway of the
Clutch with the Key.
Removing and Replacing the Blade
Tools and Supplies needed:
 15/16"Wrench

Gloves

Block of wood to brace the Blade (at least 2" thick)
1. Brace the Blade with a block of wood between the Blade and the Mower
Deck (Figure 15).
2. Remove the Blade Bolt (right-hand, regular thread) Lock Washer and Large
Flat Washer.
3. Remove the Blade.
4. Mount the new Blade, Large Flat Washer, Lock Washer, and Bolt.
NOTE: Be sure to position the Blade with the fins pointing up towards the Deck for
it to work properly.
Use caution when pushing or pulling the wrench next to the blade. Wear
gloves; if the wrench slips off the bolt, you may be seriously injured.
Shut down the engine, remove the spark plug wire and wait 5 minutes before
performing any maintenance procedure or inspection on the Mower.
Drive
Belt
Figure 13
Bolt, Spacer,
Lock Washer and
Flat Washer
Figure 14
Electric
Clutch Bolt, Lock Washer and
Large Flat Washer
V-Belt
Pulley
and Key
Fins
pointing up
Figure 15
Wood
Block
Loosen
Tighten
Blade