SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
DECK BELT INSTALLATION (See Figs. 14)
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the routing decal under the seat.
Wrap the deck belt around the electric
clutch pulley that is located on the engine shaft.
Route the belt forward between the EZT
Place belt around spring loaded idlerpulley, between the pulley and guide. Secure bolt and nut.
Starting on the right hand side of the deck, wrap the belt around the stationary idler pulley, the right mandrel housing, then around to the left mandrel housing. Push inward on the idler arm and carefully route belt over stationary idler pulley. Once belt is properly routed, slowly release idler arm to tension belt. Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the routing decal, and the belt does not have any twist. Correct as needed.
Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners.
TO REPLACE EZT (E-Series Zerotum Transaxle) BELT (See Fig. 15)
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the park brake.
EZT BELT REMOVAL
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan
blades on the EZT's as this can affect cooling or damage the EZT's
Remove the deck belt (see "TO REPLACE DECK BELT" in this section
of the manual).
Unplug clutch from wiring harness. Remove bolt from center of clutch and
slide clutch off of engine shaft.
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.
BELT INSTALLATION
Wrap the EZT belt around the EZT pulleys Route the belt around the inside of the
idler pulley.
Now you can wrap the belt around the engine pulley.
Reattach the spring on the pump idler arm.
Install clutch on to engine shaft (pulley side down) make sure key is installed and align the clutch anti rotation tab into slot on clutch. Secure clutch, install wire. Reinstall the deck belt onto the electric clutch belt (see "TO REPLACE DECK BELT" in this section of the manual).
ELECTRIC CLUTCH
/
BELT ROUTING DECAL /
ON FRONTOF DECK
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
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