How to replace the electric clutch on a zero-turn riding mower

Move the mower to a work area on a hard, level surface and set the parking brake. Disconnect the spark plug wires.

Lower the mower deck to the lowest cutting position.

Remove the left pulley cover from the mower deck.

Push in the blade belt idler pulley to release belt tension and then roll the blade drive belt off the left blade pulley.

Reach under the rear of the mower frame and remove the blade drive belt from the electric clutch.

Unplug the electric clutch wiring harness beside the motor.

Remove the mounting screws from the flywheel cover and pull the cover off to access the flywheel nut.

Have a helper hold the flywheel nut stationary while you remove the mounting bolt from the clutch.

Pull the electric clutch off the engine crankshaft.

Position the bushing on top of the electric clutch.

Line up the slot in the electric clutch pulley with the key in the engine shaft and push the electric clutch onto the engine shaft.

Make sure the tab in the electric clutch bracket engages the mounting slot on the electric clutch frame.

While your helper holds the flywheel nut, reinstall the electric clutch mounting bolt.

Reattach the flywheel cover.

Reconnect the electric clutch wire harness.

Reinstall the blade drive belt onto the electric clutch.

Push in the blade belt idler pulley and roll the blade belt onto the left blade pulley.

Reinstall the pulley cover.

Reconnect the spark plug wires to the spark plugs.