Husqvarna 2042 LS manual To Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig, 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

Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

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

Remove belt from electric clutch pulley (M), both man- drel pulleys (R) and all idler pulleys (S).

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

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

Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).

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

Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.

S

M

R

R

FIG. 26

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.

Disconnect clutch wire harness (A).

Remove anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor.

Remove belt from stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D).

Remove belt from centerspan idler (E).

Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades (F).

Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch (G).

Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate

(H) and remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

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

Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley (G).

Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (F). Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper.

Install belt on centerspan idler (E).

Install belt through stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D).

Reinstall anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor. Tighten securely.

Reconnect clutch harness (A).

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

Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this section of manual).

G

H

B

A

C

J

D

E

F

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FIG. 27

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Contents 2042 LS Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking BRAKESee Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigSystem Characteristics To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceBrake Operation TractorTires Blade CareEngine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and Adjustments To Level Mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when SCH12 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Tractor - Model Number 2042LS 96043004200, Product no 43 Drive 532 40 53-84 Transaxle, Tufftorq K46BT 171 872 11 Engine Spark Arrester KITEngine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly 532 41 Wheel, Steering 532 18 Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsMower Deck 116 117 119 118 188 189 145116 Tractor - Model Number 2042LS 96043004200, Product no 43 100 Mower LiftWarranty Statement Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation532 41 81-29 Rev 12.03.07 AP