MAINTENANCE
Parking Brake
WARNING!
The machine must be standing absolutely still when the park brake is engaged.
Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, linkages, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a stand still test and check that there is a braking action.
To adjust the parking brake, contact the Dixon service workshop.
WARNING!
Faulty adjustment can cause an accident.
Pump Belt
Replacing EZT (E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle) belt
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the parking brake.
EZT Belt Removal
NOTE: To maintain efficient cooling and not damage the EZTs, be careful of the fan blades when servicing the belt.
•Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual).
•Create slack in the belt by removing the spring on the pump idler arm.
•The belt should now be able to be removed from the engine pulley and EZT pulleys.
EZT Belt Installation
•Wrap the EZT belt around the EZT pulleys
•Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley.
•Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.
•Reattach the spring on the pump idler arm.
•Install clutch onto engine shaft (pulley side down), making sure key is installed. Align the clutch
•Reinstall the deck belt onto the electric clutch (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual).
Released parking brake
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