MAINTENANCE
V-belts
Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation.
The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
Deck Belt Removal
1.Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake.
2.Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position.
3.Remove bolts from belt shields and remove shields.
4.Remove any dirt or grass that may have accumulated around the cutter housings and entire deck surface.
5.Remove tension on the belt by moving the idler arm.
6.Carefully slip belt up over the top of the cutter housing pulleys and remove belt. Rolling belt over the pulleys may damage the belt.
Remove belt shields
Deck Belt Installation |
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| NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to | 1 | |
| the routing decal on the top of the deck. |
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1. | Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch |
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| pulley that is located on the engine shaft. |
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2. | Route the belt forward and up onto the deck. | 2 | |
3. | Place belt around spring loaded idler pulley. | ||
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4. | Wrap the belt around the stationary idler pulley |
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| and around the mandrel housings. |
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5. | Push inward on the idler arm and carefully route |
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| belt over stationary idler pulley. Once belt is |
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| properly routed, slowly release idler arm to tension |
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| belt. |
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6. | Double check belt routing to make sure it matches | ||
| the routing decal, and the belt does not have any | ||
| 1. Clutch pulley position | ||
| twist. Correct as needed. | 2. Deck belt | |
7. | Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings | ||
Belt routing, deck belt | |||
| and secure with fasteners. |
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