Poulan PR625Y22RHP Owner Manual - Page 29

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: MODELS WITH IDLER ASSEMBLY: • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Remove screws retaining drive cover (not shown); and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing. • Remove drive cable from anchor, then detach it and return spring (if equipped) from idler arm assembly. • Remove idler arm assembly from housing by removing hex nut; then remove drive belt from drive pulley, belt keepers and idler arm assembly. Drive pulley Drive cable anchor Housing holes Blade adapter Key Lockwasher Blade Crankshaft keyway Blade Hardened bolt washer Trailing edge Belt Crankshaft retainer MODELS WITH GEARCASE-MOUNTED BELT KEEPER: • Remove drive cover. • Remove spring and belt keeper. • Remove belt from gearcase pulley. Drive belt Belt keepers Hex nut Return Idler arm spring assembly • Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Remove blade bolt. • Remove blade, attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer, hardened washer) and blade adapter. • Remove drive belt from engine pulley; discard old belt. • Install new belt by reversing above steps. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. Gearcase pulley Drive cover Spring Belt keeper Belt • Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Remove blade and blade adapter. • Remove belt from blade adapter. 29