Husqvarna 968999657, 968999658, 968999692, 968999696, 968999699, 968999754, 968999766, EZ4624, EZ4824, EZ4824C, EZ5224, EZ5224 BF , ,

English-47

MAINTENANCE

Deck belt installation

NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the

routing decal on the front edge of the deck.

• Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch that

is located on the engine shaft.

• Push the rest of the belt through the IZT(Integrated

Zeroturn Transaxle) support and up onto the deck.

• Starting on the right hand side of the deck, wrap

the belt around the large right side idler, right cutter

housing pulley, small center idler, center pulley, left

side pulley and then around the large left side idler.

• The belt will be loose at this point.

• Using a ratchet with a 9/16” socket on the spring

idler bolt to relieve the tension on the belt.

See decal on the top of deck for belt routing

information.

• After installation is complete check the belt for

twists.

8058-007

Belt routing, deck belt

1. Clutch pulley

2. Deck belt

3. Spring idler pulley

4. Fixed idler pulley

1

2

4

4

3

8011-622

Slackening the belt tensioner

Contents

Main Page CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION Congratulations General Driving and Transport on Public Roads Towing Page SYMBOLS AND DECALS R N P SYMBOLS AND DECALS General Operation Page Personal Safety Equipment Slope Operation Page Safe Handling of Gasoline Page Avoid electrical sparking and its consequences by the following routines: Transport Page Page Parking Brake Steering Control Levers 1 23 4 Tracking Fuel Shut Off Valve Seat Adjustment Bolts Refueling By Pass Linkage fuses Hour Meter Choke Control Ignition Switch Throttle Control Blade Switch Cutting Height Pedal Accessories Operation Training Steering Before Starting Starting the Engine 6. Page Page Weak Battery Running Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch. The mower decks anti-scalp rollers should be evenly adjusted. Operating On Hills Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not drive across slopes. Mowing Tips Clear the lawn of stones and other objects that can be thrown out by the blades. Stopping the Engine Manual Transport No adjustments or maintenance to be carried out unless: Maintenance Schedule Page Battery Ignition System Safety System Engine Cooling Air Intake Throttle Cable Choke Cable Page Air Filter Heavy Duty Air Filter fuel filter fuel Pump Air filter Tire Pressures Page IZT Belt Cutting Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck Page Cleaning Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing. Hardware Caster Wheels Parking Brake Tracking Adjustment Lubrication Schedule EZ 7 General Lubricating the Cables Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Front Wheel Mount Front Wheel Bearings Deck Spindle Deck Outer Spindle Engine Oil Page Transaxle fluid Change Page Page Page TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STORAGE Winter Storage Service SCHEMATICS Page Page Page Page Page Page Accessories Torque Specications CONfORMITY CERTIfICATES Delivery Service Page 25-Hour Service 50-Hour Service 100-Hour Service 300-Hour Service At Least Once Each Year Page Page HUSQVARNA PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION & WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Part Number 525 88 56-01 SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES