Husqvarna LT1597 manual To Check Brake, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

To Replace Mower Drive Belt (See Fig. 26)

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1.Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

2.Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

4.Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

5.Remove belt from clutch pulley (M), both mandrel pul- leys (R) and all idler pulleys (S).

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

1.Install belt around both mandrel pulleys (R) and around idler pulleys (S) as shown.

2.Install belt onto clutch pulley (M).

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

3. Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.

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TO CHECK BRAKE

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.

You may also check brake by:

•Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu- ally push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the brake needs to be serviced. Contact a qualified service center.

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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

•Remove belt from stationary idler (A) and clutching idler (B).

•Remove belt from centerspan idler (C).

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards from transaxle input pulley (D).

•Remove belt downward from engine pulley (E).

•Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate

(F) and remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steer- ing plate (F) and above clutch brake pedal shaft (G).

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt onto engine pulley (E).

•Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Carefully work belt down around transaxle input pulley (D). Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper.

•Install belt on centerspan idler (C).

•Install belt through stationary idler (A) and clutching idler (B).

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

•Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this sec- tion of manual).

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Contents LT1597 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Check Battery See Fig Install Seat See Figs a and 2BAttach Hood Scoop See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Figs To USE Throttle Control D See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceBattery TractorBlade Removal See Fig Engine Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation532 41 01-85 03.05.07 JS

LT1597 specifications

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