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

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MAINTENANCE

IZT Belt

To replace IZT (Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle) belt

Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the park

brake.

IZT belt removal

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan blades on the

IZT as this can affect cooling or damage the IZT

• Remove the deck belt (see to replace deck belt in

this section of the manual).

• Create slack in the belt by either removing the

spring on the pump idler arm or inserting 1/2”

breaker bar into the square hole on the spring

loaded idler. Rotate arm to release belt tension.

• The belt should now be able to be removed from

the engine pulley and IZT pulleys.

Belt installation

• Wrap the IZT belt around the IZT 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 if

previously disconnected.

• Reinstall the deck belt onto the electric clutch

pulley (see to replace deck belt in this section of

the manual).

8058-008

IZT belt

1. Spring loaded idler pulley

2. Fixed idler pulley

3. Electric clutch

4. IZT belt

5. Deck belt

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IZT belt routing

1. Spring loaded idler pulley

2. Fixed idler pulley

3. Engine

4. IZT belt

5. Left drive pulley

6. Right drive pulley

7. Square hole

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3

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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