MAINTENANCE

Deck Belt

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.Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter housing pulleys and off the mower.

Belt Shields

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Remove belt shields

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 belt is

 

 

properly routed, slowly release 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.

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7.

Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings

Belt routing

 

 

and secure with fasteners.

 

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966681801, 461ZX specifications

The Poulan 461ZX, model number 966681801, is a potent chainsaw designed for both professional and residential users seeking a robust tool for various cutting tasks. This chainsaw is characterized by its powerful performance and user-friendly features, making it a versatile choice for anyone in need of a reliable cutting tool.

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The chainsaw comes standard with a chain and bar setup that provides optimal cutting performance. The 20-inch bar is ideal for handling larger logs and branches, while the chain is designed for fast and efficient cutting, reducing the amount of effort required during operation.

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