Husqvarna 966616701 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
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Pump Belt
The pump belt is not adjustable. Replace the belt if it
begins to slip from wear.
Replacing Pump Belt
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the
parking brake and disconnect negative cable from
battery. Jack or hoist the rear of the unit off of the
ground to access the bottom of the unit.
Belt Removal/Installation
1. Remove the skid plate and the left drive tire.
2. With a ½" breaker bar and using the square
opening in the idler arm, shift the arm counter
clockwise to create slack in the belt.
3. Remove belt from the engine and pump pulleys.
4. To reinstall, reverse the above procedure using
the belt routing diagram located on the left rear
side of the hydraulic reservoir.
8065-077
1. Belt routing decal
2. Idler release placement
Pump belt removal
5. Adjust belt tension by turning the eyebolt until
there is approximately
7
/8" -1" of threads showing
outside the nut.
6. Belt tension should be set to 60-70 lbs.
7. Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings
and secure with fasteners.
8065-054
Adjust belt tension