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Section 7 — Service
Replacing the Belt
Z-Force 48
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 24).
2. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to
the deck and loosen the belt keepers enough to slide the
Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys. Refer to Fig. 7-9.
4. Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown in
Fig. 7-9 and reinstall the belt covers.
5. Reinstall the deck following the instructions in Deck
Installation on page 25.
Replacing the PTO Belt (Z-Force S60/54 only)
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
2.
instructions in Deck Installation on page 25.
Mower Blade Care
WARNING! Protect your hands by using heavy
gloves when handling the blades. When servicing
the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on
the sharpened blades.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times. Sharpen the
cutting edges of the blades evenly so that the blades remain
balanced and the same angle of sharpness is maintained.
If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharpened many
times, or if any metal separation is present, it is recommended
that new blades be installed. New blades are available at your
authorized dealer.
The blades may be removed as follows.
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 24) then gently flip the deck over to
expose its underside.
2. Use a ⁄
of the spindle assembly when loosening the flange lock
Hex
Washer
Screw
Spacer
Pulley
Hex Screw
Spacer
Spindle Assembly
Spacer
Blade
Flange Lock Nut
Figure 7-11
A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing
and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose
the hex nut securing the blade. To reinstall the blades,
4. Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 25 ).
NOTE: Add a small amount of multi-purpose grease to the
bolt threads to avoid corrosion and galvanic corrosion.
WARNING!: Never mow with dull blades. Blades
that are bent should be replaced. The cutting blades
are sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the
cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury.
Sharpening the Blades
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 24) then gently flip the deck over to
expose its underside.
2. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and
free of build up at all times.
balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of
the blades. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional
electric grinder or a hand file to sharpen the blades.
4. Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot
be removed by filing.
5. Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing
it on a blade balancer. Do not use unbalanced blades.
6. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off of the cutting
surface on that end.
NOTE: Replace any blades that cannot be easily balanced.
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