6.Route the belt as shown in Fig. 7-9. After routing the belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2” drive in the idler pulley bracket and turn towards the back of the tractor to finish routing the belt around the idler pulley.

Replacing the Deck Belt

Z-Force S60/54

1.Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 24).

2.Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to the deck. See Fig. 7-10.

Idler

Pulley

PTO Pulley

Figure 7-9

7.Place the deck in the highest mowing position by removing the click pin and push the pedal forward and rock back to lock into the transport position, locking behind the notch on the front of the index plate.

8.Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section to level the deck if required.

9.Make sure the proper tension is on the belt. To adjust the tension, refer to “Adjusting Belt Tension” on page 22.

NOTE: Before using the tractor double-check the belt routing to make sure that the belt has been routed properly.

Hex Washer

Belt Cover

Screws

 

 

Belt Keeper

Figure 7-10

3.Using a 1⁄2” socket breaker bar or socket ratchet insert the male end into the 1⁄2” square opening in the lower idler arm assembly/Idler pulley bracket and pull the idler arm/pulley bracket clockwise. See Fig. 7-11. While holding the idler arm back, loosen the deck belt from the pulleys and slide the belt away from the pulley.

Idler Arm

Figure 7-9

4.Install the new deck belt around the spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-8 and reinstall the belt covers.

5.Reinstall the deck following the instructions in Deck Installation on page 25.

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