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Inspect these belts frequently for wear and serviceability. Replace a belt that shows signs of severe cuts,
tears, separation, weather checking and cracking, or burns caused by slipping. Slight raveling of belt
covering does not indicate failure, trim ravelings with a sharp knife.
NOTE: Replace the belt every 400 hours or every two (2) years whichever
comes first.
WARNING: If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur especially when operating on a slope. If you
lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park
brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the
problem before continuing to operate.
Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A new belt, or one in good condition, should never
FIG. 14 FIG. 15
FIG. 16 FIG. 17
1. Pump belt
2. Engine pulley
3. Pump idler pulley
4. Pump idler arm
5. Pump pulley
6. Electric deck clutch
7. Pump idler spring
1
2,6
3
4
5
5
7
VIEWED FROM
BOTTOM OF UNIT
1. Spindle drive belt
2. Deck blade spindle pulley
3. Spindle belt tension idler
4. Spindle belt tension idler spring
(9.0" at operation)
5. Deck belt idler
6. Idler arm
Deck Belt Drive Layout
72" XR-7 DECK
2
5
6
1
3
2
5
4
2
1. Spindle drive belt
2. Deck blade spindle pulley
3. Spindle belt tension idler
4. Spindle belt tension idler spring
(9.0" at operation)
5. Deck belt idler
6. Idler arm
60" XR-7 DECK
Deck Belt Drive Layout
2
4
5
2
3
1
6
5
2
5
1. Spindle drive belt
2. Deck blade spindle pulley
3. Spindle belt tension idler
4. Spindle belt tension idler spring
(9.0" at operation)
5. Deck belt idler
6. Idler arm
Deck Belt Drive Layout
2
3
1
6
5
2
4
2
5
5