Husqvarna EZF 3417/ 965879301 V-belts, Maintenance, Deck belt removal, Deck belt installation

MAINTENANCE

V-belts

Deck belt

Inspect every 50 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks.

NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation.

Belt tension is manually adjustable. Turn bolt on deck eyebolt to adjustment tension.

NOTE: Belt deflection or movement should be approximately ¼" (6mm) when measured at midpoint between pulleys. Periodically inspect both belt and idler systems.

Tension

Eyebolt

Adjusting belt tension

front deck

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.Release idler pulley tension.

5. Carefully roll the belt over the top of the

cutter housing pulleys and remove belt.

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1. Shield bolts

front deck2

Deck belt installation

NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the routing decal on bottom of seat.

1.Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch pulley that is located on the engine shaft.

2.Route the belt forward and up onto the deck.

3.Place belt around spring loaded idler pulley.

4.Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the routing decal, and the belt does not have any twist. Correct as needed.

5.Adjust tension with deck eyebolt.

6.Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners.

2. Belt shields Removing deck belt

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1. Clutch pulley

2. Deck belt

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Belt routing, deck belt