Dixon 3000 Series manual CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 3000 SERIES MODELS, Belt Tension

CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 3000 SERIES MODELS

BELT TENSION:

Manual Clutch: Models ZTR 3303 & ZTR 3304: No Adjustment

Electric Clutch: Model ZTR 3014-36" Deck: Adjust idler shock mount per diagram.

NOTE: Model ZTR 3014-42" Deck: Belt tension maintained via spring loaded idler pulley.

DECK REMOVAL - MANUAL CLUTCH - MODELS ZTR 3303 & ZTR 3304:

1.Place cut height lever in lowest cut position.

2.Loosen belt keepers.

3.Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley.

4.Using a slight upward twisting motion, remove link from engagement handle.

5.Turn handle fully to the left until handle clears stop on mower deck pan. Lift and remove handle through hole in lower body.

6.Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of deck support cross shaft. Note location of remaining shim washers used between chassis and mower deck pan arms. Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck.

7.Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck adjustment rod. Carefully push each link toward the inside of the mower chassis. At this point, deck will drop down.

8.Carefully raise and support front of chassis. Slide mower deck to either side for removal. (Reverse procedure to reinstall deck assembly).

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