White Outdoor Z - 165 manual Storage, Lubrication of Mower Deck, Removing the Drive Belt

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2.Use a 1-1/8 inch socket wrench on the pulley side of the spindle to secure.

3.Tighten the nut to 100 ft-lbs (136 Nm).

LUBRICATION OF MOWER DECK

Lubricate the mower deck and its parts as required.

• Each spindle has a grease fitting and all pivot points should be lubricated with motor oil.

REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT

Visually inspect the drive belt for wear and cracking. If the drive belt shows signs of glazing, fraying, cracking or excess wear it needs to be replaced. Follow these steps to replace the drive belt.

1.Set the parking brake.

2.Remove the mower deck belt from the engine pulley.

3.Locate and cut off the drive belt.

4.Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley.

5.Now that the belt is slack, carefully pull the belt up and over the right hydrostatic cooling fan. Now carefully pull the belt up and over the left hydrostatic cooling fan.

6.Pull the drive belt out of the unit.

INSTALLING A NEW DRIVE BELT

Follow these instructions to reinstall the drive belt if it has been removed for replacement or if it breaks.

1.Set the parking brake.

2.Remove the mower deck belt from the engine pulley.

3.Thread the drive belt up and over the left and right hydrostatic cooling fans. Do not place the belt into the drive pulley groves at this time.

4.Place the drive belt into the top groove of the engine pulley.

5.Route the belt to the inside of the idler pulley.

6.Roll the belt up into the groove of the left drive pulley.

7.Roll the belt up into the groove of the right drive pulley.

8.Make sure that the belt is seated in all pulley grooves.

9.Release the parking brake. The drive belt should be tightened by the idler pulley if the belt was installed correctly.

10.Check the belt for correct routing.

11.Reinstall the mower deck.

SECTION 10: STORAGE

When storing the Z-series for longer than 30 days, use the following steps:

WARNING: Never store the engine with fuel in the tank if it is stored where fuel fumes can reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g., furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer).

1.Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank.

2.Run the engine until it begins to falter.

3.Use the choke to continue operation until all fuel is gone from the carburetor and fuel tank.

4.Drain any remaining fuel from the fuel line at the carburetor or gas tank.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyFinding Your Model Number Calling Warranty ServiceGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do notSafety Labels Found On Unit Slope Gauge Controls IGNITION/LIGHT SwitchThrottle Lever Lift HandleThrottle Lever and Choke Lever Front Choke LeverBrake Pedal Power TAKE-OFF PTO SwitchParking Brake Pedal Speed Control BAR Drive HandlesSeat Adjustment Lever Indicator PanelStopping the Z-SERIES OperationBefore Operating Operating GuidelinesDriving the Z-SERIES Starting a Flooded EngineDriving on Slopes Quick Reference Chart Avoid Streaking MowingPushing Your Unit Checking the Brake Adjustment AdjustmentsAdjusting the Mower Deck Height Adjusting the Seat PositionSteering Adjustment Adjusting Brake ForceJam Nuts Oil Check Change Capacity Type LubricationGrease Point Locations Checking Hydraulic OIL MaintenanceEngine Compartment Fuel TankDraining Hydraulic OIL Adding Hydraulic OILChanging the Fuse Battery MaintenanceCharging the Battery Replacing the Head Lamp BulbCleaning the Battery Removing the BatteryInstalling the Battery Jump Starting the BatteryLeveling the Mower Deck Mower DecksWhen either side is lower than Removing the Mower Deck Pin Bracket Installing the Mower Deck Installing a NEW Mower Deck Drive BeltMower Deck Belt Routing Cutting Blade Care Installing a BladeRemoving a Blade Removing the Drive Belt Installing a NEW Drive BeltStorage Lubrication of Mower DeckTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuidePage Page Page Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

Z - 165 specifications

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