5-4
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION HRN216
2. VLA TYPE
REMOVAL
1. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank and carburetor into
an approved container.
2. Remove the flywheel brake cable from its bracket, and
disconnect the Z-fitting cable end from the engine.
3. Drain the engine oil (P. 3 -6
) and reinstall the oil dipstick.
Continue to keep the mower tilted on its right side so the
carburetor is facing up.
4. Remove the blades and blade holder as an assembly.
Use a pair of thick leather gloves to hold the blades with
your hand to prevent the blades from turning, and then
remove the center 3/8-24 x 1 inch special bolt.
5. Remove the belt guide, drive pulley, and Woodruff key
(P. 4 -4
).
6. Remove the two shoulder bolts attaching the Clip
Director® lever.
7. Remove the three screws and Roto-Stop cover/shutter
from the mower deck. See page 12-1
for detailed
removal instructions.
FLYWHEEL BRAKE CABLE
BRACKET
Z-FITTING
WOODRUFF KEY
3/8-24 x 1
SPECIAL
BOLT
BLADE
HOLDER
ASSEMBLY
54 N•m (40 ft-lb)
SCREW (3)
ROTO-STOP COVER/SHUTTER
SHOULDER BOLT (2)