MAINTENANCE
Deck Belt Installation
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the routing decal on the top of the deck.
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.Wrap the belt around the stationary idler pulley and around the mandrel housings.
5.Push inward on the idler arm and carefully route belt over stationary idler pulley. Once the belt is properly routed, slowly release the idler arm to tension belt.
6.Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the decal affixed to the deck, and the belt does not have any twist. Correct as needed.
7.Tighten the belt guide and replace belt shields on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners.
NOTE: The belt guide should be perpendicular to the belt when installation is complete.
Pump Belt
Replacing EZT (E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle) belt
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the parking brake.
EZT Belt Removal
NOTE: To maintain efficient cooling and not damage the EZTs, be careful of the fan blades when servicing the belt.
•Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual).
•Create slack in the belt by removing the spring on the pump idler arm.
•The belt should now be able to be removed from the engine pulley and EZT pulleys.
EZT Belt Installation
•Wrap the EZT belt around the EZT pulleys
•Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley.
•Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.
•Reattach the spring on the pump idler arm.
•Install clutch onto engine shaft (pulley side down), making sure key is installed. Align the clutch
•Reinstall the deck belt onto the electric clutch (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual).
Belt routing
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