Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

Roller Bar Leveling

 

(Select Models)

 

The rollers on this Zero Turn unit are not intended to

A

ride on the ground. DO NOT adjust rollers to ride on

the ground. Rollers riding on the ground will damage

 

turf and/or unit.

 

1. First level the mower deck using the procedure

 

found in MOWER DECK LEVELING.

 

2. With the mower installed, place the rider on a

 

smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor.

Figure 42. Roller Bar Leveling

Turn the front wheels so they are straight.

A. Eccentric and Locknut

3. Place the mower cutting height pin in the 4th hole from the bottom (C, Figure 40).

4. Measure the distance between the outside ends of the roller bar and the ground. If there is more than 1/8” (3mm) difference between the measurements on each side, proceed to step 5.

5. Locate the roller bar leveling eccentric and

 

 

locknuts (A, Figure 42). Loosen the locknut and

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turn the eccentric to raise or lower a side. When

the correct level is achieved, hold the eccentric

with a wrench and tighten the locknut. Repeat

step 4 if necessary.

 

Mower Belt Replacement

 

 

 

 

To avoid damaging belts, DO OT

 

 

PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS.

 

B

Not

 

 

 

1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as

 

A

a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO,

ngage the

 

parking brake, turn off the engine, and r

move the

 

ignition key.

 

 

Figure 43. Release Belt Tension

2. Raise the mower deck to transport position.

 

A. Belt Tension Release Lever

 

 

 

B. Guard Notch (44” & 50” Mowers Only)

44” & 50” Mower Decks

Reproduction

 

 

 

1. Pull the lever (A, Figure 43) towards the rear of

 

 

the machine to release tension on the mower belt.

A

 

Secure the lever in the guard notch (B).

C

 

 

 

 

2.Remove the old drive belt and install the new one as shown in Figure 44. Note that the back

of the drive belt must ride against the back-side

B

A

idler pulleys (B). Use the belt tension lever (A,

 

A

 

Figure 44) to release tension on the idler pulley for

 

installation.

 

D

 

 

Figure 44. Mower Belt Routing
A. Arbor Pulleys
B. Back-Side Idler Pulleys
C. PTO Pulley

D. Belt Tension Release Lever

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