Great Dane GDRZ61-26KHE manual Removing and Installing Spindle Drive Belt - 72-Inch Mower Deck

SERVICE MOWER

Removing and Installing Spindle Drive Belt - 72-Inch Mower Deck

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2.Raise foot platform.

3.Remove mower deck drive belt covers.

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4.Remove engine-to-deck drive belt (A).

5.Release spindle drive belt tension by turning tension adjustment nut (B) counterclockwise.

6.Remove spindle drive belt (C).

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A- Tension Idler Sheave

B- Left Spindle Sheave

C- Spindle Drive Belt

D- Center Spindle Sheave

E- Right Spindle Sheave

7.Install new spindle drive belt (C) as shown.

8.Adjust drive belt tension.

9.Install engine-to-deck drive belt and adjust belt tension. 10.Install mower deck drive belt covers.

11.Lower foot platform.

Checking and Replacing Mower Blades

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Help prevent serious personal injury. Do not work near a raised mower deck unless it is safely supported.

Never start the engine or engage the PTO switch when performing this service procedure.

Blades are sharp and could cause personal injury. Wear appropriate clothing including gloves when working near the underside of a raised mower deck.

Before performing any service function, wait for all moving parts to stop turning.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When replacing mower blades, always use genuine Great Dane Service Parts.

NOTE: Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.

Checking Mower Blades

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section).

2.Raise the mower deck to the transport position (also the 12.7 cm [5 in.] cutting height position).

3.Raise front of machine with a safe lifting device.

•Support with jack stands and/or wooden blocks.

4.Check mower blades:

•Mower blades should be sharp and free of any damage.

•Inspect blades; sharpen/balance or replace as necessary.

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