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Removing and Storing


Removing POWER FLOW

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the front baffle plate from the mower deck when removing the POWER FLOW.


MX10018

1. Move tension lever (A) to release position.


MX38732

2. Loosen two locknuts (B), and push deck belt shield (C) rearward. Rotate front side inward, as shown, and remove belt shield from under bar (D) and off of mower deck.

3. Remove top POWER FLOW drive belt from upper sheave.


MX38730

4. Raise mower deck discharge chute (E) and pivot POWER FLOW away from deck.


MX38728

5. Remove POWER FLOW from long end of bent pin (F).


MX38727

6. Raise discharge chute (E), and remove short end (G) of bent pin from front mounting bracket (H).

Storing POWER FLOW

1. Remove POWER FLOW from mower deck.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Grass build-up, if allowed to dry out, may break off into small, hard pieces and be propelled inside blower assembly. Premature failure may result.


2. Clean exterior and interior of POWER FLOW.


MX38746

3. Remove one bolt (A), bottom nut (B) and washer (C), and top nut (D) attaching belt shield (E) to POWER FLOW.

4. Remove belt shield.

5. Remove all grass accumulation around belt, idler and sheaves.

6. Inspect drive belt for excessive wear or cracking. Remove and replace belt if needed.

7. Install belt shield, reverse order of removal.

8. Store POWER FLOW in a clean, dry area. It is best to enclose it in its original shipping carton.