MAINTENANCE
ROLLER BAR LEVELING (SELECT MODELS)
The rollers on this Zero Turn unit are not intended to ride on the ground. DO NOT adjust rollers to ride on the ground. Rollers riding on the ground will damage turf and or unit.
1.First level the mower deck using the procedure found in MOWER DECK LEVELING.
2.With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front wheels so they are straight.
3.Place the mower cutting height pin in the 4th hole from the bottom (C, Figure 36).
4.Measure the distance between the outside ends of the roller bar and the ground. If there is more than 1/8” (3mm) difference between the measurements on each side, proceed to step 5.
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Figure 35. Roller Bar Leveling A. Eccentric and Locknut
5. Locate the roller bar leveling eccentric and |
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locknuts (A, Figure 35). Loosen the locknut and | for |
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turn the eccentric to raise or lower a side. When |
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the correct level is achieved, hold the eccentric |
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with a wrench and tighten the locknut. Repeat |
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step 4 if necessary. |
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MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT |
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To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT | A | C | |
PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. |
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1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as | B | A | |
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a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO,Notengage the | A |
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parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the |
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ignition key. |
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2. Raise the mower deck to transport position. | Figure 36. Mower Belt Routing |
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Pull the lever (A, Figure 37) towards the r ar of |
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A. Arbor Pulleys |
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the machine to release tension on the mower |
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belt. Secure the lever in the guard notch (B), if |
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C. PTO Pulley |
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equipped. |
| D. Belt Tension Release Lever |
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3. Remove the old drive belt and install the new |
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one as shown in Figure 36. Note that the back |
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of the drive belt must ride against the |
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idler pulleys (B). Use the belt tension lever (A, |
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Figure 37) to release tension on the idler pulley for |
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installation. |
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| Figure 37. Release Belt Tension |
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| A. Belt Tension Release Lever |
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| B. Guard Notch (44” & 50” Models Only) |
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