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MAINTENANCE
V-belts
Deck belt
Inspect every 50 hours of operation. Check for severe
cracking and large nicks.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in
normal operation.
Belt tension is manually adjustable. Turn bolt on deck
eyebolt to adjustment tension.
NOTE: Belt deection or movement should be
approximately ¼" (6mm) when measured at
midpoint between pulleys. Periodically inspect
both belt and idler systems.
Adjusting belt tension
front deck
Tension
Eyebolt
Deck belt removal
1. Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake.
2. Lower the deck into the lowest cutting
position.
3. Remove bolts from belt shields and remove
shields.
4. Remove any dirt or grass that may have
accumulated around the cutter housings and
entire deck surface.
5. Release idler pulley tension.
5. Carefully roll the belt over the top of the
cutter housing pulleys and remove belt.
Deck belt installation
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to
the routing decal on bottom of seat.
Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch 1.
pulley that is located on the engine shaft.
Route the belt forward and up onto the deck.2.
Place belt around spring loaded idler pulley.3.
Double check belt routing to make sure it 4.
matches the routing decal, and the belt does
not have any twist. Correct as needed.
Adjust tension with deck eyebolt.5.
Replace belt shields on both mandrel 6.
housings and secure with fasteners.
front deck2
1. Shield bolts
2. Belt shields
Removing deck belt
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1. Clutch pulley
2. Deck belt
Belt routing, deck belt
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