Husqvarna Z3815BIA, Z3815BIA, Z4217BIA, Z4218KOA, Z4218KOA manual Checking the V-belts, Deck belt

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MAINTENANCE

Checking the V-belts

WARNING!

No adjustments or maintenance to be carried out unless:

• The engine is stopped.

•The ignition key has been removed.

•The parking brake is on.

Deck belt

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

Deck belt removal

WARNING!

Idler arm is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on idler arm or ratchet and release slowly.

•Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake.

•Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position

•Disengage belt tension by pushing inward on deck belt idler pulley by hand or with a 1/2” drive ratchet placed in square drive hole on idler arm, While arm is pushed inward, remove belt from stationary idler pulley and release idler arm slowly until spring force is no longer felt.

•Remove bolt from idler pulley. This will allow belt to pass by the belt guide.

•Loosen screws from both left and right plastic belt shield above each mandrel housing. Remove shields

•Remove any dirt or grass that may have accumulated around the cutter housings and entire deck surface.

•Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter housing pulleys.

•Remove the belt from around the electric clutch on the engine shaft.

•The belt can now be removed.

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Contents Operator´s manual Page OPERATOR’S Manual Rider Series ContentsEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionManufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and Decals Symbols and DecalsXxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx Xxxx xxxxxx Objects Engine is Running Moving sharp blades under cover Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Use Hearing Driving on Slopes Do as followsDo not Utility Box ChildrenMaintenance Risk of sparking Transport Use protective glasses for maintenance workCustomer responsibilities Control Locations ControlsTracking Motion Control LeversFuses Seat adjustment knobsBy pass linkages Refueling Blade switchIgnition Switch Choke ControlThrottle Control Hour Meter Parking BrakeMachine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Cutting height pedal AccessoriesOperation OperationTraining Starting the Engine Before StartingDisengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position To remove cables, reverse order To start an engine with a weak batteryRunning Operating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule = Described in this manual = Not described in this manual Battery To clean battery and terminalsReplacing battery Ignition System Checking the Safety System Checking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableBriggs and Stratton engine Replacing the Air FilterRemove the pre-cleaner Kohler engine Replacing the Fuel Filter Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentChecking Tire Pressures Checking the Parking BrakeDeck belt Checking the V-beltsDeck belt installation EZT belt To replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle beltEZT belt removal Checking the Blades Always use protective gloves when handling the bladesAdjusting the Mower Deck To level deck Side-to-side adjustmentFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing Cleaning and WashingCaster Wheels HardwareLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Lubricating the CablesCaster wheels Engine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine OilOil drain valve Checking the oil level Engine oil Kohler Changing the engine oil Transmission Changing the Oil FilterTrouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Water in the fuel English-60 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring diagram Wiring DiagramsTechnical Data Technical DataZ3815 Z4218 Z4217 Equipment Torque Specifications USA requirements Conformity CertificatesService Journal Service JournalDelivery Service Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-70 English-71 English-72 Action At Least Once Each Year111826R0211/29/05