
REPAIRS
4.Fit the deck’s rear
5.Attach the chains to the lift arms.
6.Fit the belt as per the routing diagram.
7.Check that the belt is not twisted and that it runs correctly around all the pulleys.
8.Check deck height and horizontality as per “Setting the mower deck”.
9.Fit the operator’s foot plate.
10.Fit the deck belt outer guards.
Spindle Blade Bearings
WARNING!
Wear protective gloves when working on or with blades.
To remove a blade, undo the retaining bolt (25).
When fitting a blade, tighten the bolt to 122 Nm (90 ft/lb).
Removing Bearings
1.Roll the belt off (see “Changing Belts”).
2.Remove the bolt (28) and the pulley (3). Lock the pulley using a bolt through the hole in the pulley and a holding tool.
3.Raise the mower deck to its highest position. Lift the front end of the mower and support it on blocks or similar.
4.Remove the bolts (12) and nuts (5) and pull downwards to remove the bearing and blade.
5.Separate the blade from its bearing.
Repairing Bearings
If there is too much play, the bearing (44) can be replaced if the bearing surfaces of the housing (46) have not been damaged.
Pressing downwards, remove the spindle (41).
If there is extensive damage, replacement of the complete bearing assembly (2) is recommended.
To ensure safe transport, the bearing
Belt routing of the mower deck
ZTH mower deck