Husqvarna 966614701, 966614401 Belts, Replacing Pump Belt, Belt Removal, Belt Installation

MAINTENANCE

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.

Pump Belt

The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

Replacing Pump Belt

Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the parking brake.

Belt Removal

1.Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual).

2.Remove clutch stop to access the belt.

3.Disconnect clutch wire.

4.With a ½" breaker bar and using the square opening in the idler arm, shift the arm to create slack in the belt.

5.Remove belt from the engine and pump pulleys.

Belt Installation

1.Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.

2.Wrap the belt around the left pump pulley.

3.Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley.

4.With a ½" breaker bar and using the square opening in the idler arm, shift the arm to create slack in the belt.

While holding the idler back with the breaker bar, wrap the belt around the right pump pulley.

5.Replace and secure clutch stop.

6.Reinstall the deck belt. (See Deck Belt Installation in this section of the manual).

V-belts

Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks.

NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation.

8065-054

Adjust belt tension

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8065-041

1.Electric clutch

2.Idler release placement

3.Clutch stop

Pump belt removal

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