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7 Foot Controls Repair

Idler Arm Assembly Removal - Hydro Models

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IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL -

HYDRO MODELS

1. Remove the mower deck. See Mower Deck Repair.

2. Elevate the rear of the unit. See Elevating Rear End

for Safe Service in Wheel Repair Section.

3. Disconnect the idler arm spring (A, Figure 7).

4. Remove the cotter pin and clutch rod from the rear

clutch rod (A, Figure 8) and disconnect the rod from

the idler arm assembly.

5. Remove the long carriage bolt, (B, Figure 8) and

spacer that attach the idler arm assembly (C) to the

frame and let the arm assembly hang on the belt.

6. Note the position of the idler pulley belt guide relative

to the idler arm. Loosen the idler pulley belt guide

and remove the idler arm assembly.

7. Inspect and repair the idler arm assembly as neces-

sary.

8. Install the idler arm assembly in the reverse order of

removal. After installation perform the Idler Pulley /

Clutch Adjustment found in the Adjustments section.

Figure 7. Hydro Model Rear End

A. Idler Arm Spring

Figure 8. Idler Arm Removal - Hydro Models

A. Clutch Rod

B. Idler Arm Carriage Bolt

C. Idler Arm Assy.

Simplicity 1692380 Service & Repair Manual

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